Invasive Species Characteristics
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What is a characteristic of Kudzu as an invasive species?

  • It is not harmful to powerlines
  • It covers existing trees, bushes, houses, and cars (correct)
  • It grows and reproduces very slowly
  • It was originally native to the Southern United States
  • When was Kudzu originally brought to the Southern United States?

  • 1876 (correct)
  • 1885
  • 1894
  • 1867
  • Which invasive species was accidentally brought to the United States in 1999?

  • Zebra mussels
  • West Nile Virus (correct)
  • Quagga mussels
  • Lionfish
  • What is a common way that West Nile Virus is spread?

    <p>By mosquitos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the impacts of Kudzu on the environment?

    <p>Overwhelming and knocking down powerlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern with West Nile Virus infections?

    <p>Neuroinvasive effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Kudzu originally brought to the Southern United States?

    <p>To be used as a prolific cover crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of West Nile Virus?

    <p>Infects both birds and mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been one of the highest infection rates of West Nile Virus on record?

    <p>Southern Arizona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Kudzu drapes itself over powerlines?

    <p>It overwhelms and knocks them down</p> Signup and view all the answers

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