Population and Invasive Species Review

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What is the primary cause of invasive species introduction?

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Human actions.

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What do we call groups of different species living in the same area at the same time?

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Communities.

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What are the living factors in an ecosystem called?

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Biotic factors.

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What term describes all the living and non-living factors that interact in an area?

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Ecosystem.

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Which group of fish is considered to be invasive?

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The green fish because they have unlimited food and unlimited ways to survive in the area that they are in.

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is not native to a specific location and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?

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A community consists of different species living together, while an ecosystem includes both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) factors.

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Why are invasive species a concern for ecosystems?

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They can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt food webs, and alter habitats.