Question

Question 1
Question 2
A) What aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species? (1 point)
It is from a different ecosystem.
It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.
It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems.
It has no predators in the new ecosystem.
A) 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)
it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
it protects vulnerable grounds against wind erosion
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
it has no economic benefit

Question 3
Question 4
A) All of the following are mentioned in this lesson as factors threatening the waters of southeastern Australia except: (1 point)
invasive species like the northern Pacific seastar
poor water quality
coral bleaching
decreasing water temperature
A) Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems? (1 point)
Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly.
Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area

Answer 1

1) It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.

2) it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight.

3) decreasing water temperature.

4) Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.