Unit 3 APES Review

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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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How do invasive species affect native species?

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

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What does it mean when a species is classified as 'threatened'?

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They are likely to become endangered.

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What does it mean when a species is classified as 'endangered'?

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Species that is at risk of extinction.

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What type of ecosystem service is obtaining lumber from a forest?

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Provisioning.

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What is the difference between a threatened species and an endangered species?

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A threatened species is likely to become endangered, while an endangered species is at risk of extinction.

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What are keystone species?

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Species that have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem service?

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Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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What is the role of a native species in an ecosystem?

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Native species are those that naturally occur in a specific area and play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem's balance.