Predation Competition and Invasive Species

A species that is not native to an area is called: 

• Native Species
• Natural Species
• Invasive Species
• Symbiotic Species

Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly? 

• Invasive Species are native to an area. 
• Invasive species are prey to many animals.
• Invasive species have no predators.
• Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Invasive species can have a major impact on the ecosystem.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Invasive species can crowd out native species.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Invasive species don't harm native species that are beneficial to the environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does the work Invade mean?

• To walk into a room and ask directions
• To move into and sit down quietly
• To move into and harm
• To stay put

Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly? 

• Invasive Species are native to an area. 
• Invasive species are prey to many animals.
• Invasive species have no predators.
• Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

This invasive plant came from Asia and was believed to be a pretty decoration.  Unfortunately, it covers native plants and blocks sunlight from reaching them.

• Kudzu Vine
• Feral Swine
• Sea Lamprepy
• Zebra Mussels

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of these words does NOT describe an invasive species?

• alien

• intruder

• non-native

• natural

The primary cause of invasive species introduction is

• too much food

• human actions

• weather events

• asteroids

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4