Invasive Species

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of species on Earth.

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What is the primary cause of invasive species introduction?

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The primary cause of invasive species introduction is human actions.

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What types of organisms can become invasive?

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Plants, Animals, or Pathogens can become invasive.

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What impact do invasive species have on local habitats?

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Invasive species crowd out local plants and animals.

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True or False: The lack of natural predators makes populations of invasive species unmanageable.

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True.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely in a new habitat.

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Why are invasive species a problem for ecosystems?

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They disrupt local ecosystems, outcompete native species, and can lead to biodiversity loss.

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Give an example of an invasive plant species.

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Kudzu is an example of an invasive plant species.

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What role do humans play in the spread of invasive species?

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Humans can introduce invasive species through trade, travel, and habitat alteration.

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What is a native species?

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A native species is a species that naturally occurs in a specific region.