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What is a characteristic of Kudzu as an invasive species?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common way that West Nile Virus is spread?
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What is one of the impacts of Kudzu on the environment?
What is one of the impacts of Kudzu on the environment?
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What is the main concern with West Nile Virus infections?
What is the main concern with West Nile Virus infections?
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Why was Kudzu originally brought to the Southern United States?
Why was Kudzu originally brought to the Southern United States?
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What is a characteristic of West Nile Virus?
What is a characteristic of West Nile Virus?
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What has been one of the highest infection rates of West Nile Virus on record?
What has been one of the highest infection rates of West Nile Virus on record?
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What happens when Kudzu drapes itself over powerlines?
What happens when Kudzu drapes itself over powerlines?
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