Science Explainer: People and invasive species

By Formative Staff
Last updated 7 months ago
3 questions
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Read the passage People and invasive species. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage People and invasive species. Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct box. Not all answer choices will be used.

Non-native species that harm ecosystems are called _____________ species. The leading cause of the spread of invasive species is _________________. There are current efforts to _____________the spread of invasive species through education, policy, and marketing.
Other Answer Choices:
climate change
decrease
human impact
invasive
increase
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Drag each invasive species into the correct category to show if the spread was intentional or accidental.

  • Norway rats
  • brown tree snake
  • cane toad
  • kudzu
  • Intentional spread
  • Accidental spread
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What happens when invasive species are introduced to new environments? Select two correct answers.