CHIPPO Review

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What are invasive plants?

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Plants that are non-native to an ecosystem and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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How do invasive plants damage the environment?

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They compete with native species, change plant community structures, and alter biodiversity.

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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 happens when land ice melts?

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It causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.

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What is the primary cause of invasive species introduction?

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Human actions, such as trade, travel, and habitat alteration.

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Define Environmental Racism.

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The disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on communities of color and low-income neighborhoods.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is the impact of human actions on ecosystems?

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Human actions can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and the introduction of invasive species.

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What is ecological succession?

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The process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.

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What is the significance of carrying capacity?

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The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.