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

it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
it was believed to be a "miracle plant"

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

it has no economic benefit
it has no economic benefit

Answer 1

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 Kudzu to outcompete native plants for sunlight and resources, leading to its classification as an invasive species.