Ecosystem Invaders

If a species is brought to an area it is not native to and causes damage it is called an...

• space invader

• introduced species

• invasive species

• invasive invader

How do invasive plants damage the environment?

• Compete with native species
• Change plant community
• Alter diversity
• All of these

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What is something that no longer exists?

• endangered

• dormant

• extinct

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What is the variety of life?

• biology

• interdependence

• diversity

• biodiversity

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What is a species that is brought to a place by humans and becomes part of the local ecosystem?

• invasive species

• exotic species

• keystone species

• native species

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What is an organism that has been part of an ecosystem for a long time?

• invasive species

• introduced species

• keystone species

• native species

Which ecosystem would be more resilient?

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Where is the Kudzu from originally?

• North Asia

• Southwest america

• Africa

• North America

What problem does the Nutria Rat cause?

• Eats people

• damages rice fields

• kills deer

• eats trees

Why are Asian Carp a problem?

• They are slimy and scary looking

• Have lots of teeth

• Overcompete natives

• Not a native species

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