Wed: The Impact of Invasive Species

What caused people to bring Asian Carp to America?

• They were brought to starve out native fish species.

• They were brought to hunt rats that threatened the sugar plantations.

• They were brought to eat parasites and pond scum algae in freshwater fisheries.

• They were brought to provide larger fish for the fishing boats on the Mississippi River.

What is the main cause of Asian Carp continuing to grow in number?

• Today they have spread to 45 U.S. states.

• Once they are full-grown, they don’t have any predators.

• They can eat up to 40% of their body weight in one day.

• Heavy rains caused flood waters to carry the carp into other waterways.

What might happen to endangered animals in Hawaii if the mongoose population isn’t better controlled?

• Endangered animals might have to find a new food source.

• Endangered animals may move to a new environment.

• Endangered animals might lose all of their eggs.

• Endangered animals may become extinct.

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According to Article 2, what are some of the negative effects of growing Kudzu? Select all that apply.

• It damages power poles.

• It smothers plants and trees.

• It provides livestock with a grazing source.

• It prevented soil from being washed away by the rain.

• Its spread can be prevented by the introduction of Japanese insects.

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Is this our objective?

I can tell you the meaning of words or phrases from my textbooks. I can discuss similarities and differences between concepts.

• YES

• NO

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BONUS

How does a scientist freshen her breath?

• with TicTacs

• with science gum

• with experi-"mints"

• with her science magic

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