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Ecosystems - Invasive Species
By NICHOLAS GLAESER
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Question 1
1.
What is an invasive species?
A native species that thrives in its natural habitat
A non-native species that causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health
A species that is endangered in its natural habitat
A species that migrates seasonally
Question 2
2.
Which of the following is a common way invasive species are introduced to new environments?
Natural disasters
Natural migration
Climate change
Human activities such as global commerce and pet trade
Question 3
3.
What is one of the primary impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems?
Increasing biodiversity
Providing new food sources for native species
Outcompeting native species for resources
Stabilizing the ecosystem
Question 4
4.
Which invasive species is known for causing significant damage in the Everglades?
European starling
Kudzu vine
Burmese python
Zebra mussel
Question 5
5.
How do invasive species typically affect native wildlife?
By providing additional shelter
By helping native species reproduce
By increasing the genetic diversity of native species
By preying on native species and outcompeting them for resources
Question 6
6.
What is a common characteristic of invasive species?
Slow reproduction rates
Limited geographic range
High adaptability and rapid reproduction
Dependence on specific environmental conditions
Question 7
7.
Which of the following is an example of an invasive plant species?
Oak tree
Pine tree
Maple tree
Purple loosestrife
Question 8
8.
What role do natural predators play in controlling invasive species?
They have no impact on invasive species
They are often outcompeted by invasive species
They help invasive species spread
They can help control the population of invasive species
Question 9
9.
What is one method used to manage invasive species?
Ignoring the problem
Introducing more invasive species
Habitat destruction
Biological control using natural predators
Question 10
10.
Why are invasive species a threat to biodiversity?
They often lead to the decline or extinction of native species
They increase the number of species in an ecosystem
They create new habitats for native species
They have no impact on biodiversity