4.8 Assignment RETAKE

Where is the native habitat of the Asian carp?

• East Asia
• Western Europe
• North America

Where has the Asian carp become invasive?

• Sahara Desert
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin

How was the Asian Carp introduced as an invasive species?

• Asian Carp were used in traditional medicine practices.
• Asian Carp were introduced as a means of controlling algae in aquaculture and escaped into the wild.
• Asian Carp were brought in for recreational fishing purposes.

What negative impacts does the Asian carp have in the areas it has invaded?

• By outcompeting native species, disrupting ecosystems, and harming local economies.

• By enhancing biodiversity in invaded areas.

• By improving water quality by filtering pollutants.

Which of the following is a management strategy of the invasive Asian Carp?

• Implementation of electric barriers
• Increased fishing quotas
• Construction of more dams