Invasive Species Impacting North America

Invasive Species Impacting North America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 7+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-LS2-4
,
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
The video discusses ten invasive species threatening North America, including Asian Carp, Chinese Mitten Crab, European Fire Ants, Giant Hogweed, Formosan Termite, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Japanese Knotweed, Earthworms, Burmese Pythons, and White-tailed Deer. Each species poses unique challenges, from economic impacts to ecological disruptions. The video emphasizes the urgent need for solutions to manage these invasions and protect native ecosystems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated economic impact of Asian carp on the Great Lakes fishing industry?

$750 million

$7.5 billion

$75 million

$7.5 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which invasive species is known for jumping out of water and potentially harming humans?

Chinese mitten crab

Formosan termite

Asian carp

European fire ant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major European waterway has been significantly affected by the Chinese mitten crab?

The Rhine River

The Danube River

The Thames River

The Seine River

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary consequence of the European fire ant's sting?

Temporary numbness

Severe swelling and pain

Immediate fainting

Long-term paralysis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which invasive plant causes severe skin irritation when touched?

Formosan termite

Hemlock woolly adelgid

Giant hogweed

Japanese knotweed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much wood can a mature colony of Formosan termites consume in a day?

10 ounces

5 pounds

13 ounces

1 pound

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the decline of hemlock trees in Shenandoah National Park?

Acid rain

Hemlock woolly adelgid

Forest fires

Illegal logging

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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