What aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species?(1 point) Responses It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems. It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems. It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem. It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem. It is from a different ecosystem. It is from a different ecosystem. It has no predators in the new ecosystem.
It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.
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 was believed to be a "miracle plant"
it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
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
decreasing water temperature
decreasing water temperature
poor water quality
poor water quality
invasive species like the northern Pacific seastar
decreasing water temperature
Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems?(1 point)
Responses
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 provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
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 can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.