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Read Handout: Section 3.5 (Science Perspectives 9 by Nelson) – pages 91 – 94.
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Introduction of Non-Native Species
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Define: invasive species:
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if the invasive species finds the new habitat suitable their population will quickly soar and
they will outcompete the native species
Ex.
100 starlings were introduces in Central Park in 1890. Today there are more than 200
million starlings across all of North America. The populations of other songbirds has
declined dramatically as the starling population grew.
How many invasive species can be found in Canada?
How many invasive species can be found in the Great Lakes?
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Complete the following:
Impacts of Invasive Species
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tourism
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Controlling Invasive Species – list the 3 main methods of controlling invasive species AND where
pertinent give the environmental and health concerns
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Answer the following questions in your notebook using full sentence answers:
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