Invasive Species

The sea lamprey and zebra mussel are a part of which of these Great Lake ecosystem problems?

• wetland loss

• invasive species

• algae explosions

• point-source pollution

An invasive species to the great lake system is which of the following......

• Sea dragon

• Sea turtle

• Sea Lamprey

• Sea bass

What are invasive species?

• all the living things and an area they live in

• nonnative plants or animals that disrupt an environrment

• pollution from one source

• pollution from multiple sources

Which of the following are zebra mussels responsible for?

• Clogging water pipes

• stealing native species food

• making swimming dangerous with their shells

• all of the above

Why are Asian Carp a problem in the Great Lakes?

• They eat native species food

• They are dangerous to humans

• They have no natural predator

• All of the above

What are organisms that have been brought to a place where they are not meant to live?

• climate

• region

• invasive species

• human-environment interaction

Which of the following is a common impact of invasive species on local ecosystems?

• A) They increase biodiversity

• B) They stabilize the food chain

• C) They disrupt local ecosystems

• D) They improve water quality

Which invasive species is known for causing significant damage to the Florida Everglades?

• A) Burmese Python

• B) Asian Carp

• C) Zebra Mussel

• D) Kudzu

What is a primary reason invasive species are able to thrive in new environments?

• A) They have more predators

• B) They face less competition

• C) They require more resources

• D) They are less adaptable

Which of the following is an example of an invasive plant species in the United States?

• A) Oak Tree

• B) Kudzu

• C) Pine Tree

• D) Maple Tree