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A species that is not native to the United States is considered A. Exotic B. Nonindigenous C. Alien D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The term used to describe the means by which species are transported to new ecosystems A. Pathway B. Risk Assessment C. Immigration D. Introduction

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A. Pathway

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Control costs for Alien Plant Species in Australia (APS) and elsewhere are derived primarily from costs for A. Mechanical control B. Cultural control C. Herbicides D. All of the above

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C. Herbicides

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Cost/Benefit analysis of controlling the invasive Paterson's Curse in Australia led to the adoption/implementation of A. Chemical control B. Biological control C. Physical Control D. Cultural control

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B. Biological control

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The most costly invasive arthropod in Australia because of its direct and indirect impacts on the livestock industry is the A. Cattle tick B. Yellow fever mosquito C. Varroa Mite D. None of the above

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A. Cattle Tick

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The marine northern pacific seastar is recognized worldwide as a significant pest of aquaculture, commercial and recreational fisheries because of its A. Impact on shellfish B. Tremendous reproductive potential C. Ability to regenerate body parts D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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In Tasmania and Australia, there are surprisingly no human mortalities attributed to established A. Snakes B. Spiders C. Bees/Wasps D. None of the above

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D. None of the above

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One of the two most important woody weeds in New Zealand is: A. Mesquite B. Lantana C. Scotch broom D. Lead tree

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C. Scotch broom

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In New Zealand, the total cost for weed control is separated into which of the following? A. DE (defensive expenditure). B. LEO (loss of economic output) C. All of the above D. None of the above

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C. All of the above

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The most important and widespread vertebrate pest in Australia is the: A. Black Rat B. Rabbit C. European carp D. Cane toad

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B. Rabbit

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The impact of invasive vertebrates on the livestock industry in Australia includes: A. Pasture degradation B. Disease vectors C. Predation D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is a dairy pasture weed in New Zealand that is resistant to herbicides? A. Giant buttercup B. Gorse C. Old man's beard D. Thistle

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A. Giant Buttercup

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New Zealand's native vertebrate fauna is dominated by: A. Reptiles B. Birds C. a and b D. None of the above

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C. a and b

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The stoat was purposely introduced into New Zealand for biological control of: A. Rats B. Mice C. Possums D. Rabbits

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D. Rabbits

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The decline in rabbit populations in New Zealand following the release of the rabbit calicivirus disease led to an increase in the: A. Black Rat B. European Hare C. Bushytail possum D. Short-tailed weasel

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B. European Hare

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Because over 90% of the invertebrate pests in New Zealand are aliens, new legislation was enacted in 1993 called the: A. Biosecurity Act B. Invasive Species Act C. Environmental Protection Act D. Endangered Species Act

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A. Biosecurity Act

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Characteristics that led to the successful invasion of New Zealand by ___________ include: globalization of trade, short generation time, high reproductive rate and dispersal capacity, broad host range, and production of thousands of workers following a single mating. A. Social wasps B. German wasp C. Common wasp D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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In the Aquatics article, which organism was interfering with natural regulation of the azolla fern by its insect herbivores? A. Predaceous diving beetles B. Birds C. Fire ants D. None of the above

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C. Fire Ants

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The exact number of alien and native plants in Britain is unknown primarily because of A. Globalization B. Hybridization C. Missing data D. All of the above

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B. Hybridization

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Which measure(s) are used for quantifying "weediness" of a plant in Great Britain? A. Herbicide costs B. Scientist perception C. Lonsdale equation D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The western flower thrips is a serious pest in the British Isles and elsewhere because of its A. Distribution B. Polyphagous feeding behavior C. Insecticide resistance D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is not known as a pest of potatoes in the British Isles? A. Potato Late Blight B. Fireblight Disease C. Colorado Potato Beetle D. Tobacco Whitefly

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B. Fireblight Disease

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One of the earliest birds introduced into the British Isles for food and sport was the A. Grey Partridge B. Lapwing C. Moorhen D. Ring-necked Pheasant

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D. Ring-necked Pheasant

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During the 19th & 20th centuries, Britain sought to enrich the local fauna with animals from around the world; this process was called A. Globalization B. Integration C. Acclimatization D. None of the above

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C. Acclimatization

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Term used when plant pathogens were introduced into Europe decades after the crop plant. A. Redistribution effect B. Reencounter effect C. Random effect D. None of the above

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B. Reencounter effect

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The most devastating disease of potatoes in Europe is A. Potato late blight B. Fireblight disease C. Bacterial leaf blight D. Black spot

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A. Potato late blight

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The best way to prevent further movement of invasive pests and pathogens is to identify the ___________ for the invader. A. Distributer B. Receiver C. Pathway D. None of the above

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C. Pathway

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Which non-native rodent is an important carrier of lyme disease in Europe? A. Black rat B. Nutria C. Grey squirrel D. Siberian chipmunk

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D. Siberian chipmunk

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Which rat-like mammal native to South America was introduced for fur farming in Europe in 1929? A. Armadillo B. Capybara C. Black rat D. Nutria

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D. Nutria

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Since the 1940s, the introduction of which vertebrate group has increased dramatically in Europe? A. Birds B. Reptiles C. Amphibians D. Mammals

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A. Birds

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Compared to vertebrates and plants, most invertebrate introductions are A. accidental B. undetected C. associated with imported plants D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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European ships traveling to the Great Lakes were responsible for introducing _____________ by releasing ballast water. A. Tilapia B. Lampreys C. Lionfish D. Zebra mussels

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D. Zebra mussels

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The procedure for demonstrating the cause and effect relationship between a pathogen and a disease is referred to as: A. Koch brothers B. Koch industries C. Koch's postulates D. All of the above

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C. Koch's postulates

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Stem canker, cyst nematodes and late foliar disease are major diseases of__________ in Brazil. A. Soybeans B. Maize C. Green beans D. Safrinha

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A. Soybeans

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Brazil has several diverse ecosystems that are prone to invasions; the wetland ecosystem is referred to as the A. Amazon B. Cerrado C. Caatinga D. Pantanal

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D. Pantanal

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The first documented invasive reptile in Brazil was the A. Water tortoise B. House gecko C. Tegu D. Sand lizard

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B. House gecko

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In Brazil, the term used for movement of native species from the Amazon Basin to other regions of the country is A. Transcription B. Transposition C. Translation D. Trans continent

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B. Transposition

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The bioenergy plant jatropha that is known for the production of biofuel is native to: A. India B. Egypt C. Central America D. None of the above

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C. Central America

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The production of jatropha failed in India due to: A. Delayed yields B. Termite attacks C. Drought intolerance D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following is a pathway for invasive plants in India? A. Commodity importation B. Spread from adjacent regions C. Crop seed contaminants D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The 1943 Bengal famine was caused by which fungal pathogen? A. Potato Late Blight B. Rice Blight C. Wheat Smut D. Coffee Rust

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B. Rice Blight

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Which of the following viral diseases in India is not vectored by insects?? A. Peanut Stripe Virus B. Banana Bunchy Top Virus C. Cotton Leaf Curl D. None of the above

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B. Banana Bunchy Top Virus

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In India, the golden apple snail is an important pest of: A. Black pepper B. Rubber C. Rice D. Coconut

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C. Rice

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Which of the following contribute to the establishment of alien invertebrates in India? A. Suitable Climate B. Adequate nutrition C. Reproductive opportunities D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which of the following invertebrate pest(s) occur in India and Florida? A. Redbanded Thrips B. Whitefly C. Giant Snail D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Which component UF/IFAS Assessment of Nonnative Plants determines the invasion risk of species that are not currently found in Florida's natural areas but are invasive in other places with similar climate and growing conditions. A. Intraspecific Taxon Protocol B. Predictive Tool C. Status Assessment D. None of the above

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B. Predictive Tool

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When the total score obtained from the UF/IFAS predictive tool is greater than 6 points, the plant is likely to be: A. Not invasive B. Invasive C. Naturalized D. None of the above

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B. Invasive

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The varroa mite is native to which country? A. South America B. Africa C. Asia D. Europe

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C. Asia

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Current and potential impact on ___________ was an important criterion for demonstrating the economic benefits of controlling invasive plants in South Africa. A. Water B. Air C. Land D. All of the above

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A. Water

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The biome in South Africa considered to be the most heavily invaded by alien plants is the A. Savanna B. Grassland C. Fynbos D. None of the above

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C. Fynbos

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Which of the following arthropod(s) is negatively impacting plant pollination in South Africa? A. Varroa mite B. Argentine ant C. All of the above D. None of the above

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C. All of the above

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The two invasive snails introduced into South Africa via the aquarium trade are native to A. South America B. North America C. China D. None of the above

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B. North America

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The highest number of the invasive fish species introduced into South Africa are native to? A. America B. Africa C. Asia D. Europe

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A. America

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The term used to describe invasion by an indigenous species outside of its native range but within a given geopolitical boundary. A. Extramural B. Extratemporal C. Extralimital D. None of the above

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C. Extralimital

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In the United States, the highest numbers of invasive vertebrates are ______. A. Arthropods B. Amphibians C. Fish D. Mammals

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C. Fish

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The ____________ is considered the second most widespread invasive vertebrate species worldwide. A. Dog B. House mouse C. Cat D. None of the above

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B. House mouse

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In Hawaii, the__________ is a major disperser of the seeds of the invasive lantana plant A. Nutria B. Rock dove C. Toucan D. Myna bird

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D. Myna bird

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Which of the following are invasive rodents in the US? A. Norway rat B. Black rat C. House mouse D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Florida's feral hog populations are of ________ general type(s) A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

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C. Three

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One of two invasive birds that is impacting Florida is___________. A. Mottled duck B. Canada goose C. Monk parakeet D. Bobwhite quail

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C. Monk parakeet

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The Aedes mosquito is considered the primary vector of A. Anthrax B. Lyme disease C. Malaria D. None of the above

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D. None of the above

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Which of the following infectious diseases is spread by contact with body fluids? A. Ebola virus B. Hepatitis C. HIV/AIDS D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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