Skills Lesson: Making Comparisons Answers

Physical removal of an invasive species is an example of _______.a.mechanical controlc.biological controlb.chemical controld.all of the above

The introduction of a virus to control an invasive species is an example of _______.a.mechanical controlc.biological controlb.chemical controld.all of the above

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of the introduction of invasive species?a.changes to the existing gene poolb.changes to an area’s diversityc.fragmentation, destruction, or alteration of habitatsd.no consequences

What factor creates the most difficulty in predicting the possible consequences of different control methods?a.species interactionsc.habitat changes b.feeding patterns d.breeding patterns

The application of pesticides to control an invasive species is an example of _______.a.mechanical control c.biological controlb.chemical controld.all of the above