Invasive Species

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What are the levels of an ecosystem in order from smallest to largest?

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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What do zebra mussels primarily eat?

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Phytoplankton

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How much do invasive species cost the economy each year?

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Hundreds of billions of dollars each year.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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How do invasive species affect the number of native species?

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Invasive species increase in number quickly, leading to less food for native species.

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Define 'ecosystem'.

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a 'keystone species'?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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Give an example of an invasive species.

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Zebra mussels, Asian carp, or kudzu.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the difference between native and non-native species?

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Native species are naturally found in an area, while non-native species are introduced and not originally from that area.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What impact can invasive species have on biodiversity?

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They can reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native species for resources.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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