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?

Myconia Signup and view all the answers

How many seeds can each flowering event produce?

Three million Signup and view all the answers

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

It provides accurate measurements of light reflected from the forest Signup and view all the answers

Which continent have alien species invaded?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Jim Carlton Signup and view all the answers

What sparked Jim Carlton's fascination with aliens?

A chance encounter with tube worms Signup and view all the answers

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

Catastrophic impact on society, economy, and environment Signup and view all the answers

Which invasive species threatens to cause massive landslides in Hawaii?

Myconia Signup and view all the answers

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

It causes landslides Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Awang's biocontrol program?

To eliminate water hyacinth Signup and view all the answers

Which city is facing a major termite infestation?

New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

Why are the termite invaders in New Orleans so successful?

They nest both below and above ground Signup and view all the answers

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

Replacing wooden bait with poison-soaked paper Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing the introduction of alien species is costly Signup and view all the answers

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

Schistosomiasis Signup and view all the answers

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

Introduction of Nile perch Signup and view all the answers

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

Struggle to reach fishing grounds Signup and view all the answers

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

Creates stagnant pools for mosquito breeding Signup and view all the answers

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

A device that reads signals from Global Positioning satellites Signup and view all the answers

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

Leaf measurements on the ground Signup and view all the answers

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

It is deadly and spreading Signup and view all the answers

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

It would improve their lives Signup and view all the answers

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

The destructive power of alien species Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect against the destructive power of alien species 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?

Weed Warriors Signup and view all the answers

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

The great reshuffling of life Signup and view all the answers

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

Extinction on an epic scale Signup and view all the answers

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

They are a one percent minority Signup and view all the answers