Invasive Species

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What is an invasive species?

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An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

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Invasive species can have a major impact on the ecosystem. True or False?

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TRUE

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Invasive species don't harm native species that are beneficial to the environment. True or False?

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FALSE

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What does the word 'Invade' mean?

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To move into and harm.

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Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

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Invasive species have no predators.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What are native species?

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Species that naturally occur in a specific environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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How can invasive species affect native species?

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They can outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to native species.

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What is an example of an invasive species?

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The zebra mussel, which disrupts local ecosystems.