Question

Kudzu is a non-native, invasive vine that grows in the forests of the American Southeast. Kudzu grows quickly, covering native plants and trees. Kudzu can grow up to a foot each day and can reproduce in two ways: by flowers and seeds, or by growing roots from where the vine contacts the soil. The picture shows an area covered in kudzu. One student claims that because the introduction of kudzu has increased the producer population, kudzu is good for forest ecosystems. Based on the information provided about kudzu and your knowledge of ecosystems, select the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentences to support or refute the student’s claim. (4 points) The introduction of kudzu , native plant populations because kudzu for resources. Kudzu will effect the forest ecosystem because it will grow quickly and can native plants and trees.

Answer 1

To support or refute the student's claim, you can complete the sentences as follows:

The introduction of kudzu negatively impacts native plant populations because kudzu competes for resources. Kudzu will disrupt the forest ecosystem because it will grow quickly and can overwhelm native plants and trees.

Answer 2

You are not using the options given to fill in the blanks. The first blank box gives 3 options, increases, decreases, and has no effect on. The second blank box gives you, competes, and does not compete. The third blank box gives you, negatively, and positively. And the last gives you, destroy, improve, and has no effect on.

Answer 3

Thank you for the clarification. Based on the provided options, here is the correct way to complete the sentences:

The introduction of kudzu decreases native plant populations because kudzu competes for resources. Kudzu will negatively affect the forest ecosystem because it will grow quickly and can destroy native plants and trees.