Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 3 – Advanced Ecology
Invasive Species and Food Webs
Predict the impact of introducing an invasive species on a simple food web.
Module
Quarter 3 – Advanced Ecology
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
What is an invasive species?
Question 2
Multiple choice
When the brown tree snake was accidentally introduced to Guam, it caused many native bird species to go extinct. What trophic level did this most directly affect?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Why do invasive species often outcompete native species?
Question 4
True or false
The introduction of an invasive plant species can indirectly affect animal populations by changing the food and habitat available.
Question 5
Matching
Match each invasive species to its impact.