1) Give at least two examples of interspecific competition where humans are involved. Explain with full sentences.

2) Find two invasive species that are in competition with an animal or plant that you love. First, list two organisms that you really like. Now, look up two invasive species that might alter their ecosystem. List the two you found. What are these invasives doing to ecosystems where your favorite organisms live? Look up anything you need help with! This should be several sentences.

3) Look up on the internet to find out what is happening to bee populations in America. Write at least 5 sentences about the issue.

4) Look up on the internet one of the three choices below. Find at least TWO reputable, peer reviewed article (good science) and two other sources and cite them. Write at least 2 paragraphs about what you find. Also, provide at least one solution to help solve the problem.

How is climate change affecting amphibians?

What is the sixth extinction and what is the cause.

How is human disturbance affecting mammal populations?

5) Look on the internet and see if you can find out why it requires 10 times more land to produce meat than it does to produce plants that are directly consumed by humans. Your answer should include either food chain, trophic level or energy transfer in it. Include the citation of one source you found AND your answer should be at least 5 or 6 sentences.

6) If everyone committed to one day of no-meat (“meatless Monday”) in America, what would that mean in terms of energy savings? Look up the answer — there are many (water, fossil fuels, etc.).