
Biodiversity Hotspots
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9th - 12th Grade
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Mr. Geldmaker
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Biodiversity Hotspots and Invasive Species
Why is this so important
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-Let's review-
What is biodiversity?
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So what is a Biodiverse Hotspot?
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A biodiverse hotspot is? (Please check all that apply)
There are 36 recognize hotspots
They contain 1500 species of vascular plants, also know as an endemic species
They have lost at least 70% of its primary native vegetation
Home to thousands of irreplaceable species
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Biodiversity Global Hotspots
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Hotspots in the United States
California and the North American Coastal Plain
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Biodiversity and Invasive Species
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What is an invasive species?
A Non-native species
The introduction of the species will cause economic or environmental harm
Without limiting factors; spreads widely in a community
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What does an invasive species look like?
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
First noted 1996 in Pennsylvania
Came in on shipping material
From China, Japan, and Eastern Asia
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Stink Bug tracking, in 14 years it has covered almost all of the country
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Multiple Select
What is the best method of stopping invasive species? (check all that apply)
Education
Inspection
Prevention
Great science teachers!
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Top Seven Invasive Species for Virginia
European Gypsy Moth
Veined Rapa Whelk
Chinese Mitten Crab
Emerald Ash Borer
Purple Loosestrife
Phragmites
Nutria
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