Native Hawaiian Animals and Plants

What are the three ways in which the ancestors of native species arrived in Hawaii?

• Wind, water, and wings

• Sun, sand, and sea

• Rain, snow, and ice

• Fire, earth, and air

Which group of birds in Hawaiian rain forests are endemic?

• Hawaiian eagles

• Hawaiian pigeons

• Hawaiian honeycreepers

• Hawaiian sparrows

What are the plants brought to Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers called?

• Rainforest plants

• Tropical plants

• Canoe plants

• Island plants

Which of the following is considered a hotspot of biodiversity and a hotspot for extinction?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• California

• Florida

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What is the fastest-growing tree in Hawaii and in the world?

• Palm tree

• Bamboo tree

• Albizia tree

• Oak tree

What does it mean for a species to be endemic?

• Found only in Hawaii

• Found in multiple places

• Extinct

• Introduced by humans

What is an introduced species that harms the environment, the economy, or human health called?

• Native species

• Endemic species

• Invasive species

• Founder species

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Which native species is a freshwater goby?

• Koa

• Nene

• Pueo

• Oopu

These species arrived to Hawaii by being blown by the wind, carried in the waves, flying, or hitching a ride on a bird.

• Native

• Introduced

• Canoe plants

• Invasive

Which species were brought to Hawaii by people?

• Endangered speceis

• Native species

• Introduced species

• Endemic Species