Question
The wild hog is an invasive species in the United States. They are omnivores and their population has been growing at an alarming rate. The following table shows a comparison of plots of land that were fenced and unfenced from wild hogs.
Fenced Unfenced
Plant
Populations
High abundance of
large-seeded species
High growth rate
of young trees
Large population of
one invasive species
Low species diversity
Ground
Cover
Extensive flowering herbs
Plenty of plant debris
High soil nitrogen levels
Extensive bare ground
How does the lack of fencing in an area allow wild hogs to affect an ecosystem?
A.
Wild hogs have a neutral impact on the ecosystem by having both positive and negative effects on populations.
B.
Wild hogs cause damage to the ecosystem and native populations by destroying and eating plants.
C.
Wild hogs bring new plants that improve the habitat and create an ecosystem that supports more species.
D.
Wild hogs improve the growth of all plants because they cause the soil in the ecosystem to become more fertile.
Fenced Unfenced
Plant
Populations
High abundance of
large-seeded species
High growth rate
of young trees
Large population of
one invasive species
Low species diversity
Ground
Cover
Extensive flowering herbs
Plenty of plant debris
High soil nitrogen levels
Extensive bare ground
How does the lack of fencing in an area allow wild hogs to affect an ecosystem?
A.
Wild hogs have a neutral impact on the ecosystem by having both positive and negative effects on populations.
B.
Wild hogs cause damage to the ecosystem and native populations by destroying and eating plants.
C.
Wild hogs bring new plants that improve the habitat and create an ecosystem that supports more species.
D.
Wild hogs improve the growth of all plants because they cause the soil in the ecosystem to become more fertile.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer to how the lack of fencing in an area allows wild hogs to affect an ecosystem is:
**B. Wild hogs cause damage to the ecosystem and native populations by destroying and eating plants.**
Wild hogs are known to be destructive in ecosystems where they invade, as they forage for food, which often leads to the destruction of native plants and habitats, ultimately impacting the overall health and diversity of the ecosystem.
**B. Wild hogs cause damage to the ecosystem and native populations by destroying and eating plants.**
Wild hogs are known to be destructive in ecosystems where they invade, as they forage for food, which often leads to the destruction of native plants and habitats, ultimately impacting the overall health and diversity of the ecosystem.