North Carolina Environmental Impact Quiz

What is the capital city of North Carolina?

• Charlotte

• Greensboro

• Raleigh

• Durham

What are invasive species?

• Organisms that negatively impact populations because they are not native to that ecosystem.

• Organisms that are native to an ecosystem and help maintain its balance.

• Organisms that are introduced to an ecosystem but do not affect it.

• Organisms that are beneficial to an ecosystem and increase biodiversity.

Which of the following is an example of an invasive species in North Carolina?

• Kudzu

• Oak tree

• Pine tree

• Maple tree

Which of the following is another example of an invasive species in North Carolina?

• Lionfish

• Salmon

• Trout

• Bass

How does kudzu impact the environment?

• Kudzu vines provide shade for trees, helping them grow.

• Kudzu vines climb over trees, blocking sunlight and causing trees to die.

• Kudzu vines improve soil quality for native plants.

• Kudzu vines do not affect other plants.

What is one way kudzu competes with native plants?

• Kudzu provides extra nutrients to native plants.

• Kudzu's root system competes for water and nutrients with native plants.

• Kudzu helps native plants by preventing soil erosion.

• Kudzu does not interact with native plants.

Where are lionfish originally from?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Why do lionfish overpopulate in NC's Atlantic Ocean?

• They have no predators

• They reproduce rapidly

• They are protected by law

• They have abundant food sources

What is one of the impacts of lionfish overpopulation on native fish?

• They help clean the ocean

• They consume food sources for native fish

• They provide shelter for young fish

• They reduce harmful parasites

What is the main consequence of an organism not originally from an area out-competing native species?

• Increased biodiversity

• Disruption of the food web

• Enhanced food production

• Improved habitat conditions