Invasive Species
Why was the cane toad brought to Australia?
To kill pests in sugarcane fields
Why did the author write the story?
To inform readers about how smallpox affected the lives of the Native Americans
How are domestic and wild cats similar?
They have an instinct to hunt
A really old person that knows a lot of stuff
Elder
Imagination
SpongeBob
If invasive species were humans, what would their job be?
Soldier/Military
Why could Europeans survive smallpox?
They had immunity and resistances
Why are outdoor cats damaging ecosystems?
They kill birds and other animals that are important to the environment
Wildlife
Who said E=mc^2?
Albert Einstein
What is a weakness for invasive species?
Predators
To the British, what was smallpox?
A weapon
Why did the author write this story?
To convince readers that outdoor cats are a danger to wildlife
If there is a dog that doesn't have a home, it is a...
Stray
What fruit drink is the worst if it's made with 100% fruit juice?
Lemonade
What is true of all invasive species?
They all have a negative effect on the environment
What was America like before 1492?
There were diverse groups of people with rich cultures that lived throughout the continents
How are outdoor cats helpful?
They kill pests for farmers
An idea to explain something
Theory
What city has the pyramids of Egypt?
Cairo
If an invasive species has lived in an area for 10 years...
Why do scientists think it's a bad idea to remove them?
They may have become a valuable part of their new ecosystem
What were 3 things that happened to Native Americans because of smallpox?
1. They had to abandon villages
2. Populations were radically reduced
3. Oral traditions were lost (elders died)
How many species have cats killed since the 1800s?
33
Profound
What age did I start playing video games?
2 years old