Biodiversity, Human Impacts and Invasive Species

What is species diversity?

• the different animals in an area

• the different habitats in an area

• the different plants in an area

• the different living things (plants and animals) in an area

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What is an invasive species?

• an organism that IS native to an area and causes harm to the environment/humans

• an organism that is NOT native to an area and causes harm to the environment/humans

• an organism that is NOT native to an area and helps the environment/humans

• an organism that IS native to an area and helps the environment/humans

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A species that is not native to an area is called: 

• Native Species
• Natural Species
• Invasive Species
• Symbiotic Species

Invasive species can have a major impact on the ecosystem.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

• Invasive Species are native to an area.

• Invasive species are prey to many animals.

• Invasive species have no natural predators.

• Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.

Invasive species can crowd out native species.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What effects does over-hunting have on an ecosystem?

• It increase the population of the hunted species

• It disrupts the food chain

• It feeds humans

• It improves the ecosystem

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Why do people hunt specific animals? Check all that apply.

• For food

• For valuable furs

• It's traditional

• For sport

What effect does mining have on the environment? Check all that apply.

• Pollutes groundwater and water ways

• Erosion

• Loss of biodiversity

• Increase in plant growth

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Which of the following are examples of infrastructure? Check all that apply

• An oil platform in the ocean

• A dam made by beavers

• A road

• A bridge