Invasive Species

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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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Which word does NOT describe an invasive species?

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Natural

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How do invasive species affect native species?

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

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

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Organism, population, community, ecosystem.

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What is a native species?

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A species that is naturally found in a specific area.

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What is the impact of invasive species on ecosystems?

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They can disrupt food chains and outcompete native species.

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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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What does 'non-native' mean?

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A species that is not originally from the area it is found in.

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Give an example of an invasive species.

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Zebra mussels in North America.

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What is the difference between an invasive species and a native species?

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Invasive species are not originally from the area, while native species are.