Unveiling Uganda's Tropical Diseases
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Which of the following is a consequence of species moving to new areas?

  • The number of living things in people's luggage is increasing
  • Scientists are finding plants and animals in unexpected places (correct)
  • The human face on Mars is becoming more visible
  • The planet is experiencing faster global change

    • What is the title of the film?

  • The human face on Mars
  • The strange days on Planet Earth (correct)
  • The worldwide crash for every voice of done world
  • The vanishing polar ice

    • What is the main message conveyed by the text?

  • The planet is experiencing random ups and downs
  • The planet is going through unsettling transformations (correct)
  • The planet is doing pretty well overall
  • Species moving to new areas is a positive development

    • Which plant is causing a risk of landslides in Hawaii?

    <p>Myconia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many seeds can each flowering event produce?

    <p>Three million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is remote sensing important for mapping Myconia and other invasive species in Hawaii?

    <p>It provides accurate measurements of light reflected from the forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent have alien species invaded?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is conducting the rapid assessment to figure out new species that have landed?

    <p>Jim Carlton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sparked Jim Carlton's fascination with aliens?

    <p>A chance encounter with tube worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential impact does Carlton believe the arrival of new species can have?

    <p>Catastrophic impact on society, economy, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invasive species threatens to cause massive landslides in Hawaii?

    <p>Myconia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of erosion on the native species in Hawaii?

    <p>It causes landslides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Awang's biocontrol program?

    <p>To eliminate water hyacinth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is facing a major termite infestation?

    <p>New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the termite invaders in New Orleans so successful?

    <p>They nest both below and above ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method being used to control the termite infestation in New Orleans?

    <p>Replacing wooden bait with poison-soaked paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson can be learned from the termite infestation in New Orleans?

    <p>Preventing the introduction of alien species is costly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tropical disease is mentioned in the text as flourishing in Uganda?

    <p>Schistosomiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is believed to have caused the increase in crocodile attacks in Lake Victoria?

    <p>Introduction of Nile perch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the water hyacinth invasion on fishermen in Uganda?

    <p>Struggle to reach fishing grounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the water hyacinth invasion promote the spread of malaria and schistosomiasis?

    <p>Creates stagnant pools for mosquito breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device does Asner use to record the longitude, latitude, and altitude of Myconia leaves?

    <p>A device that reads signals from Global Positioning satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Asner compare to the canopies spectrum measured from the helicopter?

    <p>Leaf measurements on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern about the Green Ebola mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is deadly and spreading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which belief did people often have about the impact of living cargo in new lands?

    <p>It would improve their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern raised by the author regarding the movement of species to new areas?

    <p>The destructive power of alien species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should individuals and societies be more cautious in their actions as travelers and consumers?

    <p>To protect against the destructive power of alien species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is working to remove the South African import ice Plant on the Big Sur coast in California?

    <p>Weed Warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern raised by Jim Carleton about the globalization of species through trade?

    <p>The great reshuffling of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of a fully interconnected Earth with species moving everywhere?

    <p>Extinction on an epic scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of native species in San Francisco Bay?

    <p>They are a one percent minority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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