Native/Exotic/Invasive + Autumn

A native species is...

• a species that was born

• a species that emerged and evolved in a certain place

• a species that we all love

• a species that was born in another place but got used to a new one

Planting native plants is a GREAT way to help nature because...

• they are pretty

• they fill our gardens with colour and smells

• they provide food for native animals that know them

• they cause damage

Native species are liked and used by a lot of...

• insects

• insects and wild animals

• children

• industries

EXOTIC species are...

• from Europe

• from the area considered

• from outer space

• from another place than the area considered

Are all EXOTIC species INVASIVE?

• Yes

• No

INVASIVE species can be a problem because...

• they alter the place they invade

• they occupy the space of native species

• they reproduce without control from predators

• all of the answers are correct

A good example of an EXOTIC but not invasive species in Bs As are...

• Roses

• Geckoes

• Beavers

• Ceibos

A good example of INVASIVE species in Buenos Aires are...

• Beavers

• Capybaras

• Geckoes

• ceibos

Why do leaves from deciduous trees change colour in Autumn?

• They stop photosynthesis and green chlorophyll gives way to other substances that are yellow, brown or red

• They like changing their colours

• They rebel against the tree

• They stop photosynthesis and chlorophyll goes yellow

Why do some leaves fall in Autumn?

• They like flying around

• The connection to the stem grows weak and dries, so they fall with the wind

• The connection to the stem is cut by gardeners