Question

Which invasive species examples are specifically affect the local area?

Group of answer choices

Cane toads and Burmese pythons

European honeybee and house sparrow

Zebra mussels and the emerald ash borer

Asian carp and kudzu

Answer 1

Do you mean a specific place (a country, state, or region)? “Local area” changes which pair is correct. Briefly, here’s where each pair is invasive so you can pick the one that affects your location:

- Cane toads and Burmese pythons: Cane toads are a major problem in Australia (and some tropical islands); Burmese pythons are invasive in southern Florida (Everglades).
- European honeybee and house sparrow: Both were introduced to many parts of the world (including North America) and are now widespread/established rather than limited to one local area.
- Zebra mussels and emerald ash borer: Both are invasive across broad parts of North America (zebra mussels in Great Lakes and inland waterways; emerald ash borer killing ash trees across many U.S./Canadian regions).
- Asian carp and kudzu: Both are regional invasives in the U.S. — Asian carp in Mississippi River basin and threatening the Great Lakes; kudzu dominating parts of the southeastern U.S.

Tell me your location (city, state, or country) and I’ll point to the correct choice for your local area.