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    Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm in their new environments. They threaten biodiversity by outcompeting native species for resources and altering ecosystems. Efforts aim to control their spread through monitoring, prevention and management strategies. Invasive species cost the US economy billions annually and can have far-reaching economic consequences by reducing crop yields, damaging infrastructure and harming tourism. Their introduction and establishment in new areas negatively impacts native plants and animals.

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    Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm in their new environments. They threaten biodiversity by outcompeting native species for resources and altering ecosystems. Efforts aim to control their spread through monitoring, prevention and management strategies. Invasive species cost the US economy billions annually and can have far-reaching economic consequences by reducing crop yields, damaging infrastructure and harming tourism. Their introduction and establishment in new areas negatively impacts native plants and animals.

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    Invasive Species Webquest

     Go to http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/whatis.shtml

    1. What are invasive species?

     Go to
    http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/habitat/invasive_species_index.cfm
    1. Why are invasive species causing concern?

    2. What is being done to try to control invasive species?

    3. What are some economic consequences of invasive species?

    Find the answer on the web!


    **You may have to research some more information to thoroughly answer all of these
    questions***

    4. What advantage do invasive species of plants have over native species?

    5. Why and/or how are invasive species of plants introduced to new, foreign areas?

    6. How do invasive species affect biodiversity?

    7. Why is biodiversity important?


    8. What are the 6 characteristics of typical invasive plant species?

    9. What is one invasive species animal? How has it impacted the ecosystem it has
    invaded?

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