Invasive Species

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What is biodiversity?

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Different types of life in an ecosystem.

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Why do populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

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They have no predators.

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Invasive species alter the ecosystem by ______ in number quickly. This leads to ______ food for the native species.

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increasing, less

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TRUE or FALSE? Invasive species can be introduced to an ecosystem accidentally.

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True

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TRUE or FALSE? Invasive species can be introduced to an ecosystem intentionally (on purpose).

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True

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What are invasive species?

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Species that are not native to a specific location and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a native species?

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A species that naturally occurs in a particular ecosystem.

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How do invasive species affect native species?

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They compete for resources, often leading to a decline in native species populations.

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What is an example of an invasive species?

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The zebra mussel, which disrupts local ecosystems in North America.

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