The Use of the Indian Mongoose to Control Rat Populations

question 7

Multiple Choice

The use of the Indian mongoose to control rat populations ________.

• A)shows the effectiveness of biological control
• B)shows why integrated pest management usually fails
• C)became a disaster when the mongoose turned out to be as invasive as its target
• D)is an example of how coevolution makes biological control difficult

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Definitions:

Terranes

Pieces of the Earth's crust that have distinct geological histories and have been merged onto a continent along a plate boundary.

Accretionary Prism

A wedge-shaped mass of sediment and rock scraped off the top of a downgoing tectonic plate at a convergent plate boundary.

Displaced Granitic Rocks

Granitic rocks that have been moved from their original position by geological forces, often resulting in altered landscapes.

Continents

Large landmasses on Earth's surface, distinguished by convention rather than any strict criteria, typically identified by geographical and cultural factors.