Invasive Species

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of species on Earth.

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How does an invasive species affect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?

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The carrying capacity will only decrease for those in competition for the same resource.

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True or False: The lack of natural predators makes invasive species populations unmanageable.

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True

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What types of organisms can become invasive?

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Plants, Animals, or Pathogens.

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Which of these words does NOT describe an invasive species: alien, intruder, non-native, natural?

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Natural.

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Define invasive species.

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely in a new habitat and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is an example of an invasive plant species?

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Kudzu is an example of an invasive plant species.

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What impact can invasive species have on native species?

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Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, leading to declines in native populations.

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What is the term for the maximum population size an environment can sustain?

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Carrying capacity.

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Why are invasive species often successful in new environments?

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They often lack natural predators and can exploit available resources more effectively than native species.