Invasive Species Quiz

A species that is not native to an area is called: 

• Native Species
• Natural Species
• Invasive Species
• Symbiotic Species

This species came from China/Japan in 1998.  It damages crops and is annoying as it enters your home in cracks or small openings. 

• Asian Carp
• Zebra Mussels
• Stink Bug
• Gypsy Moth

This invasive species was first brought to the US as a food sources from Russia. They transmit diseases, destroy property and hurt crops.  

• Feral Swine
• Asian Carp
• Sea Lamprey
• Gypsy Moth

This invasive species feeds on leaves of most tress in U.S.  If you find eggs of this species in your area, report them to officials or set traps.

• Stink Bug
• Zebra Mussels
• Kudzu Vine
• Gypsy Moth

This invasive plant came from Asia and was believed to be a pretty decoration.  Unfortunately, it covers native plants and blocks sunlight from reaching them.

• Kudzu Vine
• Feral Swine
• Sea Lamprepy
• Zebra Mussels

This invasive species came over in boats from Europe in the 1980's.  They harm native fish, clog pipes and ruin beaches.  

• Sea Lamprey
• Zebra Mussel
• Asian Carp
• Feral Swine

The Asian Carp is causing what type of damage/risks to native animals?

• A.  It is eating the food of the native fish.
• B.  It is jumping out of the water, injuring boaters.
• C.  It destroys crops and clogs pipes.
• D.  Both answers A and B are correct.

The sea lamprey is a risk to native fish because:

• It attaches to the body and sucks the blood from the fish. 
• It eats the alage the fish need.
• It is ruining beaches.
• The lamprey causes no risk to native fish. 

Click on the map to help answer this question: What can we predict about the population of Feral Swine for the year 2016? 

• There will be less feral swine in 2016 than there were in 1982.
• There will be more feral swine in 2016 than there were in 2010
• There were fewer feral swine in 2004 than 1982.
• There will be no change in feral swine population.  

Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly? 

• Invasive Species are native to an area. 
• Invasive species are prey to many animals.
• Invasive species have no predators.
• Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.