Invasive Species Management Challenges

Invasive Species Management Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

Used 4+ times

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The video discusses the challenges posed by invasive species and highlights five unique methods used to control them. These include using acetaminophen-laced mice to combat brown tree snakes in Guam, deploying robots to capture lionfish in the Atlantic, employing electrofishing to manage brook trout in the Missouri River, airlifting mountain goats from Olympic National Park, and using Judas goats to eliminate stragglers in the Galapagos. The video emphasizes the importance of creative solutions and small individual actions to maintain ecosystem balance.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in managing invasive species?

They do not affect native species.

They often lack predators in new environments.

They have natural predators in new habitats.

They are easy to eradicate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the brown tree snake arrive in Guam?

Through a deliberate introduction.

By stowing away on a military plane.

By being released as pets.

Through natural migration.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used to control the brown tree snake population in Guam?

Using snake traps.

Introducing natural predators.

Air-dropping mice with acetaminophen.

Building snake-proof fences.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant problem caused by lionfish in the Atlantic?

They are easy to catch with nets.

They help control algae growth.

They are harmless to other fish.

They reduce fish populations and harm coral reefs.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative solution is being developed to manage lionfish populations?

Using fishing nets.

Introducing new predators.

Building underwater barriers.

Deploying pressure-resistant robots.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is backpack electrofishing used for?

To stun and remove invasive fish.

To clean river water.

To poison invasive fish.

To introduce new fish species.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't predators be introduced to control mountain goats in Olympic National Park?

They would also prey on native species.

They are too expensive to maintain.

They would only target goats.

They are not effective in that environment.

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