Native and Non-Native

How did seeds naturally (not by humans) come to the islands of Hawai‘i?

• By water (ocean currents)

• By wind

• By wing (birds)

• All of the above

Which of these plants was brought to Hawaii by the Polynesians?

• ‘Ōhia Lehua flower

• Hala tree

• Ti Leaf

• Albizia

What is the difference between native and non-native species?

• Native species are those that occur naturally in an area, while non-native species are introduced by human activity.

• Native species are always beneficial to the ecosystem, while non-native species are always harmful.

• Native species are canoe plants brought by Polynesians, while non-native species are brought by foreigners on ships.

• Native species are those that have been genetically modified, while non-native species are not.

Which of these animals, introduced to Hawaii to control the rat population, also became an invasive species affecting local ecosystems?

• Gecko

• Mongoose

• Chameleon

• Feral pig

What impact do invasive species have in Hawaiʻi?

• They have no impact in Hawaiʻi.

• They provide new food sources for native animals

• They can cause harm and/or damage

• They support the growth of native plants

Which one of these are a native plant?

• Kalo

• Ulu (breadfruit)

• Coconut

• Naupaka

Which of these animals were brought by the Polynesians (canoe animal) and have become an invasive species here in Hawaiʻi today?

• Mongoose

• Feral Pig

• Rat

• Dog

What is an invasive species?

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

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

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

• An organism that is native to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.

Non-native species...

• are only invasive

• came to Hawaiʻi by wind, wing, or water

• can be invasive or beneficial

• are only beneficial

How many feet per year do Albizia trees grow?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 5 feet

• 25 feet