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    What of the following is an example of a nonnative species?

    • Gypsy Moth
    • Hydrilla
    • Zebra Mussel
    • All of the above
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Do you know about the nonnative species? Let's check your knowledge with this nonnative species in aquatic ecosystems quiz. When it comes to aquatic life or aquatic ecosystem, there are several nonnative species. In this quiz, you can test yourself on what you know about the existence of nonnative species in an ecosystem. All the best for a perfect score on this quiz. This quiz is a good source of learning also. You can share the quiz with others also and challenge them on scores.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following perfectly describes chemical species control?

    • Net barriers

    • Herbicides

    • Inspections

    • Mowing

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  • 3. 

    Aquatic environments are not at risk of receiving invasive species from ships that use ballast water.

    • True

    • False

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  • 4. 

    Nonnative species are always introduced unintentionally.

    • True

    • False

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  • 5. 

    What are the organisms called that do not occur naturally in an area but are introduced as the result of human activities?

    • Native species

    • Non-native species

    • Invasive species

    • None of the above

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  • 6. 

    Nonnative species disturb ecosystems by _______.

    • Disturbing the food chains

    • Increasing the biodiversity

    • Preventing the spread of disease

    • Increasing the native species

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  • 7. 

    If invasive species are introduced to an ecosystem, it will result in an increase in biodiversity.

    • True

    • False

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following statements is not true about the nonnative species?

    • It is possible to introduce them within their natural range.

    • They can positively impact an ecosystem.

    • They can impact negatively impact an ecosystem.

    • A nonnative species can be an invasive species.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following reasons does not apply to the rearing of non-native species outside of their natural habitats?

    • They are used for restocking programs.

    • They are commercially important.

    • They are used to replace native species.

    • None of the above

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  • 10. 

    In Hull fouling, how the nonnative species are introduced?

    • Intentionally

    • Non-intentionally

    • Land-based

    • None of the above

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