Invasive Species

Which choice accurately describes an invasive species?

• A native species in that area
• An organism that has many natural predators
• A non-native species in that area
• A species organism whose population is well undercontrol

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What do invasive species do when they enter into a new area?

• Die because they cannot survive
• Take over the area and edge out the native competition
• Enter the food chain and maintain balance
• Breed with existing species

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What is an example of a invasive species you have talked about in class?

• Nutria

• Great White Shark

• Killer Whale

• Stingray

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Why do populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

• Invasive species have many different natural predators
• Invasive species have no natural predators
• Invasive species are harmful to the ecosystem
• Invasive species populations don't grow quickly

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A ____________ plant species is one that came from one area to another area due to human action.

• Weed
• Native
• Invasive
• None of the above

True or False: Invasive species help the food web by adding in extra carnivores?

• True 
• False

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How do invasive species impact the environment?

• Compete with other native species
• Alter the food web of the native organisms
• Both are correct
• Neither are correct

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What is a native specie?

• A specie that is local and has lived in the same place
• A specie who has come from another state or country
• A specie that has no "home" and travels for its whole life
• None of the above

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What reason makes most invasive species bad for the ecosystem?

• Invasive species do not have any natural predators
• Invasive species ruin the equilibrium set in an environment 
• Both are correct
• Neither are correct

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What are some ways that animals adapt to seasonal changes? Select all that apply

• Changes in fur color

• they don't adapt at all

• migration

• hibernation

• the leaves change colors