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Science Explainer: People and invasive species

Last updated about 1 year ago

3 questions

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Read the passage People and invasive species.  Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage People and invasive species.  Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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Drag each answer choice into the correct box. Not all answer choices will be used.

Non-native species that harm ecosystems are called _____________ species. The leading cause of the spread of invasive species is _________________. There are current efforts to _____________the spread of invasive species through education, policy, and marketing.

Other Answer Choices:

climate change

decrease

human impact

invasive

increase

Question 2

2.

Drag each invasive species into the correct category to show if the spread was intentional or accidental.

Norway rats
brown tree snake
kudzu
cane toad

Intentional spread
Accidental spread

Question 3

3.

What happens when invasive species are introduced to new environments? Select two correct answers.

They help the local economy.

They can outcompete native species.

They benefit native species.

They benefit the environment.

They can spread disease.