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WorksheetsNutria Rats in Louisiana
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
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1.
Why are nutria so harmful to the environment?
a)
Nutria eat away all roots and vegetation.
b)
They leave nothing behind.
c)
They settle in one location then move outward.
d)
All of these are true.
2.
How is a nutria rat like erosion?
a)
they put the grass and marsh plants in a new place
b)
they break down the plants by chewing it
c)
they carry the plants and grass from place to place
d)
none of these are the answer.
3.
How is a nutria rat like weathering?
a)
they put the grass and marsh plants in a new place
b)
they break down the plants by chewing it
c)
they carry the plants and grass from place to place
d)
none of these are the answer.
4.
What color are a nutria rat's teeth?
a)
orange
b)
red
c)
blue
d)
green
5.
What is an "eat out"?
a)
a place in the wetlands where plants cannot grow
b)
A place where vegetation is eaten away by the nutria
c)
a meeting place where all wetland animals eat
d)
a wetland area lush (abundant) with vegetation
6.
The plant "3 square" is crucial (important) in wetlands because...
a)
it provides food and shelter for other wetland animals
b)
nutria do not utilize the plant
c)
the plant provides a plentiful supply of nitrogen to the area
d)
the root system is shallow and contributes to erosion
7.
How do nutria impact the Louisiana wetlands
a)
They leave nothing behind
b)
They eat away all the vegetation
c)
all of these are correct
d)
none of these are correct
8.
When is the harvest season for nutria rats? (According to the Nutria Control Program)
a)
Every day
b)
Weekends only
c)
Nov. 20 to Mar. 31
d)
Only during the summer
9.
Why is Louisiana in danger from the damage created by the nutria?
a)
A. The web-roots that are connected keep marshes from eroding.
b)
B. Nutria dig up root mat and chews up roots and tuber.
c)
C. Louisiana isn't in danger of the nutria.
d)
D. Both A and B
10.
How long does a nutria rat live for? (life span)
a)
10 days
b)
10 months
c)
10 years
d)
10 hours
11.
What can nutria rats be hunted for?
a)
a. fur
b)
b. pelts
c)
c. food
d)
d. all of the above
12.
What are a Nutria's features on the head?
a)
ears, eyes, and nose set high
b)
swamp rat
c)
webbed feet
d)
none of these
13.
Where are nutria rats originally located?
a)
North America (United States)
b)
Europe
c)
South America
d)
Austrailia
14.
What evnironmental factors make the wetlands a good home for nutria?
a)
They eat the vegetation
b)
They are good swimmers
c)
They like the insects in the marsh
d)
All of these
15.
How are scientists and engineers trying to control the nutria?
a)
Sell pelts for money
b)
Use fur as fashion
c)
Hunt and eat the meat
d)
all of these are correct
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