Invasive Species

A native species is...

• A species that originated in the ecosystem in which it lives.

• when an animals has fit to survive in their environment.

• indicates the state or level of the ecosystem.

• is used to study the biodiversity in an ecosystem.

A non-native species is also called a...

• Indicator species

• Exotic species

• Adaptation

• Original species

A non-native species...

• originated somewhere other than its current location.

• is used to study the habitat of an area.

• originated in the area in which it lives.

Which of the following are not characteristics of an invasive species?

• Non-native

• Fast growing or reproducing.

• Threat to other species.

• Easy to eliminate.

An invasive species is...

• A species that out competes other species in its ecosystem.

• used to study an ecosystem, which helps to indicate the state of an ecosystem.

• The changes an animal has made to allow it to better fit its environment.

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Which of the following are ways that invasive species are introduced to an ecosystem?

• Ships

• Global trade

• Construction sites

• All answers are correct

Which of the following promotes the spread of invasive species?

• Global trade

• Adaptations

• Indicator species

• Native plants

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How is an invasive species is capable of causing what kind of harm to an ecosystem?

• Extinction among native species

• Reduction in biodiversity.

• Competition for food supply.

• All answers are correct.

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Why are invasive species such a threat to native species?

• Invasive species out compete the living conditions of native species.

• Indicator species are a competition.

• Adaptations play the most crucial role in invasive species.

• Native species can out compete invasive species.

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True or false: invasive species can be spread by natural weather conditions as well.

• True

• False