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A native species is...
A species that originated in the ecosystem in which it lives.
when an animals has fit to survive in their environment.
indicates the state or level of the ecosystem.
is used to study the biodiversity in an ecosystem.
A non-native species is also called a...
Indicator species
Exotic species
Adaptation
Original species
A non-native species...
originated somewhere other than its current location.
is used to study the habitat of an area.
originated in the area in which it lives.
Which of the following are not characteristics of an invasive species?
Non-native
Fast growing or reproducing.
Threat to other species.
Easy to eliminate.
An invasive species is...
A species that out competes other species in its ecosystem.
used to study an ecosystem, which helps to indicate the state of an ecosystem.
The changes an animal has made to allow it to better fit its environment.
Which of the following are ways that invasive species are introduced to an ecosystem?
Ships
Global trade
Construction sites
All answers are correct
Which of the following promotes the spread of invasive species?
Global trade
Adaptations
Indicator species
Native plants
How is an invasive species is capable of causing what kind of harm to an ecosystem?
Extinction among native species
Reduction in biodiversity.
Competition for food supply.
All answers are correct.
Why are invasive species such a threat to native species?
Invasive species out compete the living conditions of native species.
Indicator species are a competition.
Adaptations play the most crucial role in invasive species.
Native species can out compete invasive species.
True or false: invasive species can be spread by natural weather conditions as well.
True
False
Which way is an invasive species introduced to a new area when they are on a boat?
They can live in the packaging crates.
It is not possible for invasive species to be introduced by shipping boats.
What are ways invasive species are introduced to a new area that does not involve human activity?
Human activity is the only way invasive species are introduced.
On the boots of humans.
Climate shifts and current changes.
Snow storms.
Which is NOT an example of how the Norway Maple Tree is invasive?
They displace native trees.
They provide shade that creates a canopy, making it difficult for native trees to grow.
They help an ecosystems biodiversity.
They outcompete other native trees.
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