Invasive Species
An exotic plant or animal is called ____________ if it displaces native plants or animals
invasive
Aquatic means biomes with ___________.
water
"Dogs growl at other dogs to show dominance"
Name the animal form of communication
Auditory (Hearing)
An artic fox would live in this biome
Tundra
The firs step of the Engineering method is
Define a problem
You are called ______ if you were born in an area
Native
Land that is soaked or saturated for most of the year is called __________
wetland
"Male whales use their song to communicate with females"
Name the animal form of communication
Auditory (sound)
A large region of the world with specific climate & communities of plants and animals is called a ______
Biome
The number & variety of organisms in a given area during a specific time is called _______
biodiversity
Name a way to control Kudzu and restore the native plants.
Replant native species, monitor Kudzu growth, predators, etc
Which of the following is NOT an aquatic ecosystem?
aquifer, estuary, freshwater, saltwater
aquifer
"Peacocks use their elaborate tails during courting rituals"
Name the animal form of communication
Visual (Sight)
The biome with the greatest biodiversity is ____
Rainforest
What is the closest planet to the sun in our solar system
Mercury
What would be a common impact of invasive species on native fish in TN?
Competition for food, water, habitat
An area where fresh water mixes with salt water from the ocean is called _______
Estuary
In what ways do VISUAL signals contribute to predator avoidance in animal populations?
They can warn other animals of a predator's presence
The 2 types of water biomes are..
Freshwater and marine
The most common invasive species in the ocean
Lionfish
What is another name for invasive?
Exotic
What is another name for salt content?
Salinity
How do auditory communication methods help animal groups in coordinating their activities for survival?
The help animals hear warnings and coordinated movements with visual cues.
Which biome has the LEAST variation in temperature throughout the year
Tropical Rainforest
What does SPF on sunscreen lotions stand for
Sun Protection Factor