WorksheetsInvasive Species Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A species that is not native to an area is called:
a)
Native Species
b)
Natural Species
c)
Invasive Species
d)
Symbiotic Species
2.
This species came from China/Japan in 1998. It damages crops and is annoying as it enters your home in cracks or small openings.
a)
Asian Carp
b)
Zebra Mussels
c)
Stink Bug
d)
Gypsy Moth
3.
This invasive species was first brought to the US as a food sources from Russia. They transmit diseases, destroy property and hurt crops.
a)
Feral Swine
b)
Asian Carp
c)
Sea Lamprey
d)
Gypsy Moth
4.
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.
a)
Stink Bug
b)
Zebra Mussels
c)
Kudzu Vine
d)
Gypsy Moth
5.
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.
a)
Kudzu Vine
b)
Feral Swine
c)
Sea Lamprepy
d)
Zebra Mussels
6.
This invasive species came over in boats from Europe in the 1980's. They harm native fish, clog pipes and ruin beaches.
a)
Sea Lamprey
b)
Zebra Mussel
c)
Asian Carp
d)
Feral Swine
7.
The Asian Carp is causing what type of damage/risks to native animals?
a)
A. It is eating the food of the native fish.
b)
B. It is jumping out of the water, injuring boaters.
c)
C. It destroys crops and clogs pipes.
d)
D. Both answers A and B are correct.
8.
The sea lamprey is a risk to native fish because:
a)
It attaches to the body and sucks the blood from the fish.
b)
It eats the alage the fish need.
c)
It is ruining beaches.
d)
The lamprey causes no risk to native fish.
9.
Click on the map to help answer this question: What can we predict about the population of Feral Swine for the year 2016?
a)
There will be less feral swine in 2016 than there were in 1982.
b)
There will be more feral swine in 2016 than there were in 2010
c)
There were fewer feral swine in 2004 than 1982.
d)
There will be no change in feral swine population.
10.
Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly?
a)
Invasive Species are native to an area.
b)
Invasive species are prey to many animals.
c)
Invasive species have no predators.
d)
Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.
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