Practice Transfer Of Animals (3.2) - Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts

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Question 1.
Name two Old World animals introduced to the Americas.
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Think of common farm animals.
Question 2.
Which American animal became popular in Europe?
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Think about a common holiday dish.
3Question 3.
Which animals were brought from the Old World to the Americas?
- A. Horses and Turkeys
- B. Cattle and Pigs
- C. All of the above
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Think of the key animals introduced to new environments.
4Question 4.
True or False: Guinea pigs were a significant introduced species to the Old World.
- True
- False
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Evaluate their cultural impact.
Question 5.
Discuss the ethical implications of introducing Old World animals into the Americas.
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Consider the balance between human needs and ecological integrity.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the impacts of Old World and New World animals in their respective environments.
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Frame your response with both positive and negative perspectives.

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