What can invasive species do to an ecosystem?

What can invasive species do to an ecosystem?

• They can improve the biodiversity.

• They can disrupt the ecosystem.

• They can increase the ecosystem's resilience.

• They have no effect on the ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

• A single organism living in its natural habitat.

• An interconnected community of organisms and their nonliving environment.

• A collection of invasive species in a particular area.

• A type of freshwater lake around the world.

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What does it mean when an organism is native to a habitat?

• It is invasive and harmful to the habitat.

• It does not belong to that habitat and is introduced from elsewhere.

• It belongs to that habitat and grows there naturally.

• It is a type of organism that cannot survive in its habitat.

What is an invasive species?

• A species that is protected in its ecosystem.

• A species that enhances biodiversity in its new habitat.

• A species that is taken from its native habitat and introduced to another ecosystem.

• A species that is native and beneficial to its ecosystem.

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What negative impact do zebra mussels have on ecosystems?

• They increase the biodiversity in freshwater lakes.

• They help clean the water by filtering out pollutants.

• They compete with other organisms for food, reducing lake biodiversity.

• They provide a new habitat for microorganisms.

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How do zebra mussels typically spread to new environments?

• By flying from one lake to another.

• By attaching themselves to birds and other animals.

• By catching a ride in the water that balances loads in ships.

• By being intentionally introduced by scientists.

What can be a consequence of zebra mussels attaching themselves to boats, ropes, pipes, rocks, and logs?

• They can beautify the objects by adding natural patterns.

• They can protect the objects from erosion.

• They can increase the speed of boats by reducing water resistance.

• They can cause damage and disrupt the local ecosystem.

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What is the native region of the Burmese Python?

• Florida Everglades

• Southeast Asia

• Myanmar in Southwest Asia

• South America

Why is the Burmese Python considered an invasive species in the Florida Everglades?

• It is a native species that has become endangered.

• It was brought there as an exotic pet and later released into the wild.

• It is a natural predator of the Everglades' native species.

• It was introduced for pest control purposes.

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What impact does the Burmese Python have on the Everglades ecosystem?

• It has no significant impact.

• It helps control the insect population.

• It competes with native species and causes some to decline.

• It promotes the growth of plant species.

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