Invasive Species in New Jersey

The video tutorial discusses non-native and invasive species, explaining their definitions, differences, and impacts on ecosystems. It highlights how invasive species can cause ecological and economic damage, using examples from New Jersey. The tutorial also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing invasive species to protect the environment.

What materials should you have ready before starting the screencast?

• A laptop and headphones

• A non-native invasive species handout and a vocabulary handout

• A calculator and a ruler

• A map and a compass

What is a requirement for an organism to be considered a non-native species?

• It must be larger than native species

• It must have been brought to a new location by human activity

• It must be able to fly

• It must be a plant

How do invasive species differ from non-native species?

• Non-native species are always harmful

• Invasive species harm ecosystems

• Invasive species are always larger

• Invasive species are always plants

What is one reason invasive species can be problematic?

• They are always visible

• They can be a silent takeover

• They are easy to control

• They only affect aquatic environments

Which of the following is an example of an invasive species in New Jersey?

• American Bison

• Red Maple

• Asian Longhorn Beetle

• Bald Eagle

What is a significant impact of the Asian Longhorn Beetle?

• It improves soil quality

• It increases biodiversity

• It purifies water

• It kills trees and damages forests

Why has the Canada Goose population increased in New Jersey?

• They are migrating more

• They have less food

• They have adapted to climate change

• They have more predators

What is a characteristic of the 'mile a minute' plant?

• It only grows in water

• It grows very slowly

• It can grow up to a half meter a day

• It is native to New Jersey

What is the estimated annual economic damage caused by invasive species in the United States?

• $1 billion

• $100 billion

• $100 million

• $10 million

What should students be able to do after watching the video?

• Identify non-native species by sight

• Create a new species

• Write a book about invasive species

• Develop solutions to manage invasive species