Invasive Species Notes

Front 1

An invasive species is a species that

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is non native and causes economic or environmental harm

Front 2

What are three synonyms of non-native

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exotic, alien, nonindeigenous

Front 3

Name 6 ways humans spread invasive species

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1) trade
2) agriculture
3) biological
4)pets
5) accidental

Front 4

name two ways that an invasive species can cause harm to native species

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1) can be a superior predator
2) can overcrowd an organism
3) can prey on an organism

Front 5

Name 4 ways invasive plants can be dangerous

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1) displace native plants that once gave food and shelter to native species
2) compete for nutrients, sun, space
3) increase fire danger by providing more fuel
4) affect erosion and flood levels

Front 6

What are two reasons invasive species can spread so rapidly?

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1) no natural predators
2) utilize unused resources

Front 7

What are some ecological impacts that invasive species have?

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reduceds biodiversity and reduces resources available to natives

Front 8

What are some economic impacts that natives can have?

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management can cost up to $140 billion annually

Front 9

What are some agricultural impacts that invasives have?

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harmful to human food sources

Front 10

What are some ways invasives are harmful to forestry?

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can ruin timber industries in some areas

Front 11

What are some ways that invasives harm Tourism and recreation?

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- hinders acess to fishing, hunting, boating, swimming

Front 12

What are some ways invasives can harm public health?

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asian mosquitos, EEE, and West nile virus are all invasives

Front 13

How can one control invasives mechanically?

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pullling out plants by hand, tilling

Front 14

How can one use chemicals to control invasives?

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using insecticides, pesticides

Front 15

How can one use biological control over invasives?

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carefully introducing species that would control populations

Front 16

How can one prevent species from entering in the first place?

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educating the public,
controlling ballest water and trades
installing filters on boats