Invasive Species and Human Impacts on Ecosystems

What is an invasive species?

• A non-native species that has no impact on the environment, economy, or human health.

• A species that is only harmful to other species but not to the environment, economy, or human health.

• A native species that benefits the environment, economy, or human health.

• A non-native species that causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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How do invasive species impact native ecosystems?

• Invasive species only impact non-native species in native ecosystems.

• Invasive species help to restore balance in native ecosystems.

• Invasive species have no impact on native ecosystems.

• Invasive species can outcompete native species, disrupt food chains, alter habitats, and spread diseases.

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Name one ecological effect of invasive species.

• Disruption of ecosystem balance

• Enhanced ecosystem services

• Improved ecosystem stability

• Decreased biodiversity

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What are some ways to prevent the spread of invasive species?

• Neglecting public awareness and education about invasive species

• Implementing no measures to prevent the spread of invasive species

• Promoting the import and export of goods and materials without any restrictions

• Implementing strict quarantine measures, monitoring and controlling the movement of goods and materials, promoting public awareness and education, conducting regular surveys and early detection of invasive species, and implementing effective management and control strategies.

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Why is biodiversity important?

• Biodiversity is important for ecosystem stability, human livelihoods, and overall planetary health.

• Biodiversity is important because it increases pollution and disease.

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes.

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystem stability, human livelihoods, or overall planetary health.

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What is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth?

• ecosystem

• environment

• genetic diversity

• biodiversity

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What are some threats to biodiversity?

• Deforestation, urbanization, genetic diversity, natural disasters

• Overpopulation, deforestation, pollution, climate change

• Hunting, urbanization, pollution, genetic diversity

• Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, overexploitation, invasive species

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How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction has no impact on biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction increases the availability of suitable habitats for various species, leading to an increase in biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction only affects a few species, so it does not significantly impact biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction reduces the availability of suitable habitats for various species, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

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Name one human activity that contributes to the loss of biodiversity.

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Overfishing

• Pollution

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What is the significance of genetic diversity within a species?

• Genetic diversity has no impact on a species' ability to adapt and survive.

• Genetic diversity increases the risk of extinction for a species.

• Genetic diversity within a species enhances its ability to adapt to environmental changes and resist diseases, thus contributing to the overall biodiversity.

• Genetic diversity is only important for aesthetic purposes.

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