Test your knowledge about Invasive Species

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    Indigenous species are also called

    • Exotic Species
    • Native species
    • Host Species
    • None of the above
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When a species is brought outside of its native range, it is referred to as an alien species. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about Invasive Species. Invasive Alien species compete with native species for resources, ultimately impacting the ecosystem's health. This quiz contains various questions that not only gauge your knowledge about the topic but would also provide you with valuable information that will enhance your understanding of the topic. Play the quiz to know more. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Invasive Alien Species

    • Restore the ecosystem

    • Disrupts the ecosystem

    • Enhances the biodiversity

    • All of the above

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  • 3. 

    Why do most alien species not survive extended periods in new habitats?

    • Because they can't tolerate low temperature

    • Because they can't tolerate high temperature

    • Because they lack evolutionary adaptations

    • None of the above

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  • 4. 

    Invasive Alien Species are also called

    • Native Species

    • Introduced species

    • Endangered Species

    • Dangerous Species

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  • 5. 

    Common Invasive species traits include?

    • High dispersal ability

    • Rapid reproduction

    • Fast growth

    • All of the above

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  • 6. 

    Invasive Alien species 

    • Does not harm the native species

    • Increase biodiversity

    • Make the ecosystem stable.

    • Decrease biodiversity

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  • 7. 

    The primary cause of the introduction of invasive species is

    • Wildlife action

    • Human action

    • Natural Action

    • All of the above

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  • 8. 

    The first Invasive Alien Species brought to New Zealand were

    • Crocodile and Sharks

    • Fox and wolf

    • Dogs and Horse

    • Dogs and Rats 

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  • 9. 

    Approximately how many Alien species are there in the United States?

    • ~4000

    • ~6500

    • ~2500

    • ~8500

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  • 10. 

    Who said, "Ecosystems with higher species diversity were less subject to invasive species because of fewer available niches"?

    • Edward O. Wilson

    • Walter G. Rosen

    • Charles S. Elton 

    • Norman Myers

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