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AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Invasive Species

Study Invasive Species in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify one major impact of invasive species on biodiversity.

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ANSWER

Can lead to the extinction of native species. Invasives outcompete natives for resources, often driving them to extinction.

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This deck focuses on Invasive Species, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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A new non-native aquarium plant is found in a local lake. It forms dense surface mats that block sunlight and reduce oxygen levels when the mats decay. Anglers report fewer native submerged plants and a decline in some fish species. Which prediction best matches the concept of competitive exclusion and ecosystem alteration by an invasive species?
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