Invasive Species and Their Impact

What is one way invasive species can be controlled?

• Through a variety of human interventions

• By ignoring them

• By letting them thrive

• By supporting their growth.

Which invasive species is known to impact the biodiversity in Florida?

• Zebra Mussel

• Kudzu Vine

• Pythons

• Asian Carp

Invasive species are considered invasive when they threaten ______.

• human activities

• native species

• other invasive species

• non-living things

Invasive species can sometimes be ______, but they are considered invasive when they threaten native species.

• harmful

• beneficial

• ignored

• extinct

Fill in the blank: A species that is able to adapt to changes in their environment is ______ likely to face extinction.

• More

• Less

• Equally

• Not

Which of the following strategies can protect animal populations?

• Criminalizing poaching

• Increasing hunting

• Reducing habitats

• Encouraging invasive species

Fill in the blank: Strategies to protect animal populations include protecting animal ______.

• Habitats

• Diets

• Predators

• Competitors

Fill in the blank: The IUCN Red List classifies species as Extinct, ______, and Least Concern.

• Threatened

• Safe

• Endangered

• Secure

Which of the following is a reason for a species to become extinct?

• A) Being outcompeted by invasive species

• B) Having a diverse diet

• C) Abundant habitat

• D) Lack of predators.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the HIPPCO acronym impacting biodiversity?

• A) Habitat Destruction

• B) Invasive Species

• C) Pollution

• D) Photosynthesis