What aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species?(1 point) Responses It is from a different ecosystem. It is from a different ecosystem. It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem. It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem. It has no predators in the new ecosystem. It has no predators in the new ecosystem. It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems.
The Kudzu vine was brought to the United States from Japan. Which of the following additional characteristics of the Kudzu vine determined that it was an invasive species?(1 point) Responses it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight it was believed to be a "miracle plant" it was believed to be a "miracle plant" it has no economic benefit it has no economic benefit it protects vulnerable grounds against wind erosion
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
All of the following are mentioned in this lesson as factors threatening the waters of southeastern Australia except: (1 point) Responses coral bleaching coral bleaching poor water quality poor water quality invasive species like the northern Pacific seastar invasive species like the northern Pacific seastar decreasing water temperature
coral bleaching
Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems?(1 point) Responses Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover. Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover. Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area. Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area. Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly. Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly. Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
