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9.8 Invasive Species

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Question 3
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Identify TWO of the examples of invasive species from the video.

Question 4
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Explain why invasive species are a problem for ecosystems.

Question 5
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Describe how we can stop the spread of invasive species.

Question 6
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Invasive Species - Most Wanted

http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov
http://invasivespecies.gov
http://www.fws.gov/invasives/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/animals-behaving-worse/americas-least-wanted/911/
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/4344787#slide-1
Question 7
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Use the links above to fill in the chart.

Question 8
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Use the links above to fill in the chart.

Question 9
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Describe an invasive species in your own words.

What are invasive species?
Nonnative organisms that are introduced and live in harmony in an ecosystem
Native organisms that evole to outcomplete their competition
Nonnative organisms that compete with native organisms and can threaten ecosystem survival
How are invasive species introduced into new ecosystems?

(Select 2 correct answers)

Neither
On purpose
On accident
Why are invasive species often successful in nonnative habitats?

(Select 2 correct answers)

They are specialist, K-selected species and can outcompete native species
They have no natural predators in the ecosystem
They are generalist, r-selected species and can outcompete native species