❓ Question According to the passage, why is the marginal value of an ecosystem service more important than its total value for policy decisions?
- A. A. Because total value is difficult to calculate accurately, while marginal value can be measured precisely.
- B. B. Because marginal value reflects the actual change in benefits from a small alteration, which helps assess the impact of land-use changes.
- C. C. Because total value is infinite, making it useless for any practical comparison.
- D. D. Because marginal value remains constant regardless of the scarcity of the service.