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zebra mussels

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can boaters prevent the spread of zebra mussels to other lakes?

a)

clean and dry boat

b)

wipe shells off boat

2.

What is an invasive species?

a)

An organism that is new to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.

b)

An organism that is native to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

c)

An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

d)

An organism that is native to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.

3.

Invasive species can have a major impact on the ecosystem.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

What are zebra mussels?

a)

an invasive species of mussel that latches on to any surface

b)

underwater striped horses that steal all of the food

c)

an invasive species of zebra that tramples farmers' crops

d)

an invasive species of mussel that latches on to any hard surface

5.

What do Zebra mussels eat? select all that apply.

a)

Zooplankton

b)

Phytoplankton

c)

Algae

d)

Small fish

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.

What is the industrial impact of Zebra Mussels.

a)

Reduction in density levels of phyto- and zooplankton

b)

Spreading through the water

c)

Raw water intakes being blocked by zebra mussels

d)

Fisheries community