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Invasive Species

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Exotic or invasive species leads to all of these problems except

a)

increased biodiversity

b)

loss of biodiversity

c)

disease

d)

loss of native species

2.

Do most introduced species become invasive?

a)

Yes-all introduced species become invasive

b)

Yes-nearly all introduced species become invasive

c)

No-only 1 out of 10 actually survive, and only 1 in 100 become invasive

d)

No-introduced species never become invasive because their adaptation are not suited for the new environment

3.

How much estimated damage do invasive species cause in the Canada each year?

a)

$1.7 million

b)

$17 million

c)

$170 million

d)

$17 billion

4.

When are invasive species good?

a)

Invasive species are never good

b)

When they aid human activity

c)

When they help native species

d)

When they eradicate other invasive species

5.

Which invasive maple tree oozes a milky sap from the petiole of its leaves?

a)

sugar maple

b)

sycamore maple

c)

norway maple

d)

red maple

6.

Which invasive tree is easily mistaken for a sumac, ash, or black walnut?

a)

tree-of-heaven

b)

autumn olive

c)

common buckhorn

d)

princess tree

7.

This invasive species was brought to Ontario in the 1800's as a culinary herb. Its roots emit chemicals which hinder the growth of native plants.

a)

Wild parsnip

b)

Giant hogweed

c)

Garlic Mustard

d)

Purple loosestrife

8.

This invasive species in the great lakes region has a lung-like organ which allows it to breath by gulping air at the surface and survive out of water for up to 4 days.

a)

Brown tree snake

b)

Snakehead

c)

Red swamp crayfish

d)

Zebra Mussel

9.

What are these D-shaped holes caused from?

a)

The spotted lanternfly laying eggs in these holes.

b)

The exit holes from the emerald ash borer.

c)

A woodpecker looking for the emerald ash borer beetles.

d)

A snake looking for a home.

10.

This ash tree's S- shaped damage is caused by which of the following insects?

a)

HWA Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

b)

Spotted lanternfly

c)

Emerald ash borer

d)

Sweat bee

11.

You have probably seen this common invasive species in your yard or garden.

a)

Common Buckthorn

b)

Siberian Pea Tree

c)

Norway Maple

d)

Manitoba Maple

12.

This invasive species grows very quickly however, the wood is very soft and breaks easily.

a)

Common Buckthorn

b)

Norway Maple

c)

Manitoba Maple

d)

Siberian Pea Tree

13.

The invasive species from Asia shown here is know for:

a)

Jumping

b)

Swimming

c)

Multiplying at an incredibly fast rate

d)

Being able to survive in extremely dry habitats

14.

In Ontario this invasive species has been found in ponds connected to the Rideau Canal near Ottawa, in the Welland Canal, Lake St. Clair and its tributaries, Bronte Creek, and beaches east of Toronto.

a)

Water Lettuce

b)

Yellow Floatingheart

c)

Common Water Lily

d)

Water Soldier

15.

Native to Asia and Europe, this invasive species was imported to Canada in the last few years as an ornamental plant for outdoor gardens.

a)

Water Lettuce

b)

Common Water Lily

c)

Floating Yellowheart

d)

Water Soldier