Act. 2 Introduced Species
What is the chapter definition for the word "Exotic Species"?
Organisms that have been introduced into an area outside their normal distribution.
What is the chapter definition for the word "transect"?
The specified path or area, often marked with a rope or measuring tape showing where data should be collected.
What animal was being studied and monitored in Act 5. A Suitable Habitat?
Blackworms
What is the chapter definition for the word "population"?
A group of organisms of the same species living in the same habitat.
Give me the chapter definition for the word "resource"?
Any factor that can be consumed or used by an organism.
Give me three examples of an invasive species.
Rats, Sturnus Vulgaris, Burmese Python, Asian Carp, Brown Tree Snake, Lion Fish, and other animals the teacher will determine if correct.
During the Data Transects chapter, what environment was being restored and studied?
A Prairie.
What is the chapter definition for the word "Biodiversity"?
The variety of life at every level, from genes to species to ecosystems.
What species was being studied during the Act 6. Ups & Downs chapter?
Zebra Mussels
When watching the video of the blackworms in the petri dish. Describe what their movements looked like.
The blackworms started to move roughly and shakily in the water. But started to slow down as the time went by.
What was your assigned species? and where did it originate from?
Teacher will determine if correct.
What were the four things we collected data on during the Data Transects chapter?
Hint: Look at your data table.
Native Plants, Non-Native Plants, Grasshoppers, Soil Moisture.
What are the three main things animals need to survive?
Food, Water, & Shelter
2,211
Give me on reason why ecologists keep track of size and population of species?
Teacher will determine if correct.
Fill in the blank:
For example, imagine if someone took a rabbit from Europe and released it on an island where there had never been rabbits before. The rabbit is now an ______________ on that island because it wasn’t originally from there.
Introduced Species
What was the description shown for "Non-Native Plants"?
Hint: Check the table.
Plants not naturally found in prairies, including smooth brome and Canada Thistle.
According to the chapter, where would a blackworm’s habitat be?
Blackworm habitat should be around a pond or swamp. Most likely an area where the soil is moist and soft.
What animal in the video was the natural predator of the zebra mussel?
Round Goby
What was the population of Zebra Mussels in year 1976?
2,179
What was your assigned species and give me the reason for success in its new environment?
Hint: Look at the chart.
Teacher will decide if correct.
What is a prairie, and what makes it special?
A prairie is a large, open area of grassland with few trees. It is home to many types of grasses, wildflowers, and animals, and often has rich soil that supports plant growth.
Which vocabulary word means: Introduced species that cause or have the ability to cause harm to the environment or people.
Invasive Species
Describe what happens to the Zebra Mussel populations from Period 1 & Period 2?
Population starts very high but drops drastically low then stays steady through the years. Period 2 is when the population starts to skyrocket.
In the graphs, do zebra mussel populations change or stay the same in their native range?
The population does change but ultimately does stay in the native range at the end.