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Why are invasive species dangerous to the environment? Check all that apply.
They outcompete native species for resources.
They compete for native mates and reproduce slowly.
They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss.
They disrupt food chains.
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- They outcompete native species for resources. (True — invasives often grow or forage faster and take habitat, food, light, etc.)
- They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss. (True — e.g., clogging water systems, damaging crops or trees.)
- They disrupt food chains. (True — by adding new predators, removing prey, or changing nutrient cycles.)
The statement "They compete for native mates and reproduce slowly." is not correct as written — while some invasives can hybridize with native species and compete for mates, invasives typically reproduce quickly or in large numbers, which is a major reason they become established and harmful.
- They outcompete native species for resources. (True — invasives often grow or forage faster and take habitat, food, light, etc.)
- They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss. (True — e.g., clogging water systems, damaging crops or trees.)
- They disrupt food chains. (True — by adding new predators, removing prey, or changing nutrient cycles.)
The statement "They compete for native mates and reproduce slowly." is not correct as written — while some invasives can hybridize with native species and compete for mates, invasives typically reproduce quickly or in large numbers, which is a major reason they become established and harmful.
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