Basketball Review: 5

What is an invasive species?

• A species that is native to a specific region

• A species that is introduced to a new environment and causes harm

• A species that is endangered

• A species that is beneficial to its environment

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Which of the following is a common effect of invasive species on native populations?

• Increased biodiversity

• Habitat destruction

• Improved ecosystem health

• Enhanced food supply

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Explain why invasive species can thrive in new environments.

• They have no natural predators

• They are weaker than native species

• They require more resources

• They are less adaptable

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How do invasive species typically spread to new areas?

• Through natural migration

• By human activities such as trade and travel

• By being planted intentionally

• Through genetic modification

Plan a quick and easy strategy to educate the public about the dangers of invasive species in Tennessee.

• Create a social media campaign

• Write a scientific paper

• Develop a new invasive species

• Ignore the issue

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What is a potential risk of introducing a new predator to control an invasive species?

• The predator may become invasive itself

• The predator will not survive

• The predator will ignore the invasive species

• The predator will improve the ecosystem

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Design a community project to remove invasive plants from a local park.

• Organize a volunteer cleanup day

• Plant more invasive species

• Build a fence around the park

• Leave the plants as they are

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What is one way invasive species can alter the food web in an ecosystem?

• By increasing the number of predators

• By reducing the availability of food for native species

• By creating new food sources

• By stabilizing the food web

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Evaluate the impact of invasive species on biodiversity.

• They always increase biodiversity.

• They can decrease biodiversity by outcompeting native species.

• They have no impact on biodiversity.

• They only affect plant species.

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Why is it difficult to control invasive species after they have spread?

• They are simple to track and eliminate.

• They typically have high survival rates and adaptability.

• They always improve the local ecosystem.

• They have no impact on native species.

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