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The Kudzu vine was brought to the United States from Japan. Which of the following additional characteristics of the Kudzu vine determined that it was an invasive species?(1 point)
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it has no economic benefit
it has no economic benefit

it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight

it protects vulnerable grounds against wind erosion
it protects vulnerable grounds against wind erosion

it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
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The characteristic of the Kudzu vine that determined it was an invasive species is:

it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight.

This rapid growth allows it to outcompete native plants, which contributes to its classification as an invasive species.

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