Als Exam 3 || with complete solution.
In India, the prickly pear cactus and cottony cushion scale were the first invasive pests targeted
for correct answers Biological control
Lakes, ponds, and temporary pools of water are examples of which aquatic habitat type? correct
answers Lentic
In South Africa, which of the following were considered important invasive plant environmental
impact categories for the National Scale Assessment? correct answers surface water runoff
Biodiversity
Livestock carrying
Assuming that all alien introductions are potentially harmful unless proven otherwise is an
example of the correct answers Precautionary principle
Which component UF/IFAS Assessment 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. correct answers Predictive Tool
The best tactic for dealing with a potentially invasive species is to correct answers Avoid
introducing the organism
Of the four invasive aquatic weeds found in India, only_____________ is native to Southeast
Asia. correct answers Water spinach
Which of the following contributed to the establishment of alien invertebrates in India? correct
answers Adequate nutrition
Reproductive opportunities
Suitable Climate
, In South Africa, the spotted stem borer is a major pest of correct answers Corn
Maize
Grain sorghum
When using the Predictive Tool of the IFAS Assessment, obtaining a total score of 3 would
indicate the plant being assessed would have to be: correct answers Evaluated further
In Chapter 22 of Rotherham and Lambert, the author referred to South Africa's fynbos biome as
correct answers Sclerophyllous formation
Mesquite, which is an invasive woody shrub that fixes nitrogen, is an example of a correct
answers Discrete trait invader
One of the most cost effective, selective and sustainable control tactics for reducing the impacts
from invasive weeds is correct answers Biological Control
Current and potential impact on ___________ was an important criterion for demonstrating the
economic benefits of controlling invasive plants in South Africa. correct answers Water
Two of India's most invasive insects attack eucalyptus and coral trees. These insects are similar
in that they are both: correct answers Gall Wasps
The IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group was formed in 1995 to correct answers Resolve
conflicts within IFAS
Address invasive plant issues
The production of jatropha for biodiesel fuel production in India failed due to: correct answers
Drought intolerance
Delayed yields
In India, the prickly pear cactus and cottony cushion scale were the first invasive pests targeted
for correct answers Biological control
Lakes, ponds, and temporary pools of water are examples of which aquatic habitat type? correct
answers Lentic
In South Africa, which of the following were considered important invasive plant environmental
impact categories for the National Scale Assessment? correct answers surface water runoff
Biodiversity
Livestock carrying
Assuming that all alien introductions are potentially harmful unless proven otherwise is an
example of the correct answers Precautionary principle
Which component UF/IFAS Assessment 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. correct answers Predictive Tool
The best tactic for dealing with a potentially invasive species is to correct answers Avoid
introducing the organism
Of the four invasive aquatic weeds found in India, only_____________ is native to Southeast
Asia. correct answers Water spinach
Which of the following contributed to the establishment of alien invertebrates in India? correct
answers Adequate nutrition
Reproductive opportunities
Suitable Climate
, In South Africa, the spotted stem borer is a major pest of correct answers Corn
Maize
Grain sorghum
When using the Predictive Tool of the IFAS Assessment, obtaining a total score of 3 would
indicate the plant being assessed would have to be: correct answers Evaluated further
In Chapter 22 of Rotherham and Lambert, the author referred to South Africa's fynbos biome as
correct answers Sclerophyllous formation
Mesquite, which is an invasive woody shrub that fixes nitrogen, is an example of a correct
answers Discrete trait invader
One of the most cost effective, selective and sustainable control tactics for reducing the impacts
from invasive weeds is correct answers Biological Control
Current and potential impact on ___________ was an important criterion for demonstrating the
economic benefits of controlling invasive plants in South Africa. correct answers Water
Two of India's most invasive insects attack eucalyptus and coral trees. These insects are similar
in that they are both: correct answers Gall Wasps
The IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group was formed in 1995 to correct answers Resolve
conflicts within IFAS
Address invasive plant issues
The production of jatropha for biodiesel fuel production in India failed due to: correct answers
Drought intolerance
Delayed yields
