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2016 State Envirothon
Current Issue Test
(75 Points Total)
MATCHING: Match the term to the description that best fits (3 Points Each)
A. Restoration
B. Invasive Species
E. Pathogen
F. Garlic Mustard
I. Purple Loosestrife J. Mitigation
M. Manual Control
N. Weeds
C. Soil Texture
G. Native Species
K. Zebra Mussel
O. Pathway
D. Introduced Species
H. Monitor
L. Pest
P. Biological Control
1. ______ Any species that is not native to a region, is harmful to ecosystems, animals or
people, and that can spread rapidly to new areas.
2. ______ Invasive forest plant species native to Europe, introduced to North America in
the 1800s to use as an edible herb.
3. ______ Using another species to control an invasive species by reducing or eliminating
the population.
4. ______ Composition of soil based on relative amounts of soil particle size classified as
clay, sand and silt.
5. ______ Plant species that are nuisances, both native or non-native.
6. ______ Observe and check the progress or quality over a period of time.
7. ______ A showy plant with magenta flowers that was planted horticulturally and
readily escaped from gardens into the wild.
8. ______ Process of assisting an ecosystem that has been degraded damaged or
destroyed.
9. ______ Agent that causes infection or disease including bacteria, fungi and viruses.
10. ______ Any species introduced to areas outside their normal range.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the best possible answer from those provided (3 Points Each)
11. Which of the following is an example of an exotic pest invasion?
a. Purple Loosestrife
b. Zebra Mussels
c. Forest Invaders
d. Bird Pests
e. All of the Above
12. Impacts on recreation and tourism is what type of Invasive Species impact?
a. Environmental Impact
b. Societal Impact
c. Economic Impact
d. None of the Above
13. Which of the following is an Intentional Introduction?
a. Releasing stock into public waters
b. Packaging materials
c. Movement of diseased wildlife
d. Ballast water
14. When we teach this myth, we imply that all plants from outside our region are
“invasive,” and all native plants from inside our region are “not invasive.”
a. The Myth of Black and White Distinction
b. The Myth of the Villainous Invasive
c. The Myth of Static Ecosystems
d. None of the Above
15. The seeds of invasive plants can remain viable for years or even decades. Gorse seeds
have a hard coat and can persist in the soil for how many years?
a. 10 to 15 years
b. 15 to 25 years
c. 25 to 40 years
d. 30 to 50 years
16. Which of the following is an Invasive Species originated from Europe?
a. Earthworm
b. European Starling
c. Garlic Mustard
d. All of the Above
17. Among plants, this family is well represented among the exotics.
a. Grasses
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b.
c.
d.
e.
Sunflower Family
Pea Family
Mustard Family
All of the Above
18. Which of the following is considered a Non-Invasive Exotic Species?
a. Feral House Cat
b. Angus Cattle
c. Zebra Mussel
d. All of the Above
19. Which of the following is a monitoring technique?
a. Collection of Dead Animals
b. Video Monitoring
c. Plot Surveys
d. All of the Above
20. These are disease-causing organisms that control or eliminate an insect population.
a. Predators
b. Parasitoids
c. Pathogens
d. None of the Above
21. Another name for Exotic Species is:
a. Alien Species
b. Uninvited Species
c. Non-Native Species
d. All of the Above
22. Which of the following is a main characteristic of an Invasive Species?
a. They can be prolific seed producers/reproducers
b. Their seeds spread easily and effectively
c. They can quickly establish and thrive on disturbed, open ground, spreading
and displacing native plants
d. They usually lack natural pathogens or predators
e. All of the Above
f. B and C Only
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23. What type of Invasive Species Impact decreases food sources and impacts foods
webs?
a. Environmental Impact
b. Societal Impact
c. Economic Impact
d. None of the Above
24. This is a federal law intended to prevent invasive species from entering inland waters
through ballast water carried by ships.
a. Lacy Act
b. National Invasive Species Act
c. Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations
d. Animal Health Protection Act
25. In what way can humans facilitate the spread of invasive species?
a. Transportation of topsoil
b. All-terrain vehicles
c. Horses
d. Gardening and landscaping
e. All of the Above
f. A and D Only
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2016 State Envirothon
Current Issue Test Answer Key
(75 Points Total)
MATCHING: Match the term to the description that best fits (3 Points Each)
1. B
2. F
3. P
4. C
5. N
6. H
7. I
8. A
9. E
10. D
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the best possible answer from those provided (3 Points Each)
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. C
16. D
17. E
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. D
22. E
23. A
24. B
25. E