Invasive Species
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the number of different species in an ecosystem.
What are ways to stop climate change?
Save energy, use less gas vehicles, etc.
What is deforestation?
Deforestation is cutting down too many trees at one time.
What is pollution?
Pollution is any substance added to the environment that will cause harm.
What is overexploitation?
Overexploitation is when a resource is used faster than it can be replaced.
What are invasive species?
Something that moves around the globe. They are non-native and harmful to the environment.
What causes climate change?
Climate change is caused by global warming, and the Earth's temperature is getting hotter.
What will happen if we don't stop deforestation?
If we don't stop deforestation there will be a loss of biodiversity, more climate change and harm on animals and humans.
What causes pollution?
Burning of fossil fuels, transportation, wildfires, etc.
What can overexploitation cause/lead to?
Overexploitation can cause extinction.
Name 3 different types of invasive species
1) Emerald Ash Borer
2) Zebra Mussels
3) purple loosestrife
Why is climate change a problem?
It is putting risks on animals, plants, and people.
Where is the Frankincense Forest located?
Cal Madow mountains of Somaliland
What are 2 examples of pollution?
Garbage and heavy metals
What are 2 examples of overexploitation?
Overfishing and over-use of water
TRUE OR FALSE: Are all non-native species invasive?
No. An invasive specie must be non-native and have a negative impact on the enviornment to be invasive.
What is a glacier?
A large piece of ice and snow
What happens to animals when their forest habitats are destroyed?
Not enough food, habitat loss, and dehydration.
What can we do to stop/reduce pollution?
Stop using gas vehicles (Walk, bike places), conserve energy.
How many days does it take the bluefin tuna to cross the Atlantic Ocean?
Fewer than 60 days
Wood, shipping food to different countries.
What do humans do to cause climate change and make it worse?
Transportation (Gas vehicles), factories, and deforestation.
TRUE OR FALSE: Around 15 billion trees are cut down each year?
True.
What is the main reason for pollution?
Example: Burning fossil fuels
What places can you find a medicinal tree?
India, Afghanistan and Nepal