1. Deer Game Notes & Essay Questions

2. Essay question A 100 acre farm which is mostly trees is sold to a developer to make a new housing development. What impact will this have on the surrounding 300 acres of forest? 1 st Animals will move to the 300 acres 2 nd Increase competition for food 3 rd May exceed the carrying capacity and some of the animals may starve.

3. Essay questions Pesticides sprayed onto a field to control the insects, runs off into a stream following heavy rains. How will this impact the stream habitat?

4. Essay questions While on a fishing trip in Missouri a fisherman release crayfish that were brought from Florida as bait. What are these nonnative crayfish called?___________ How might the release of the crayfish effect the habitat?

5. Essay questions A large number of gypsy moths have invaded the oak forest on your property. What effect will the moth have on the habitat and the relationships of the different animal species? (Note: The caterpillar of the gypsy moth feeds on the leaves of the oak tree) Several large flocks of starlings have moved onto your property. What effect will these birds have on the habitat and the relationships of the different animal species? (Give at least three examples)