Question

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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.

Answer 1

They outcompete native species

They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss.

They disrupt food chain

Step-by-step explanation:

Invasive species general refer to living organisms that are capable of causing disruption in the ecosystem with their high power of reproduction.

They are usually exotic species that reproduce heavily and outcompete native species in their natural environment thereby causing causing a major shift in species equilibrium in the ecosystem. This leads to a reduction in the species biodiversity of the ecosystem.

The loss of native species as a result of competition by invasive species causes a disruption to the food chain as the organisms whose food is dependent on the native species either starts looking for another option or risk being wiped off by hunger.

Invasive species also possess the capacity to cause harm to properties and cause economic loss, especially to farmers.

Answer 2

• They outcompete native species for resources.
• They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss.
• They disrupt food chains.

Step-by-step explanation:

Invasive species are species that do not occur naturally in a given region, but have been brought to that region, usually by humans. This region has no natural predators for this species, which allows it to reproduce quickly, taking over the place and becoming a real pest. As a result, invasive species can outperform native species in competition for natural resources, cause destruction to the region causing damage to properties and even economic damage, in addition, they can interfere in food chains, preventing other organisms from feeding, or becoming predators invincible and uncontrollable.