Which of the Following Best Describes an Invasive Species

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

• A) An invasive species is any non-native introduced species, whether it becomes established or not.
• B) Non-native species become invasive when they become established in a new area, taking over niches that were already occupied by native species.
• C) Dispersal, even if anthropogenic, is a normal biogeographic process and, therefore, no cause of alarm.
• D) Approximately 90% of all introduced non-native species become invasive species.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental condition characterized by enduring sadness or an absence of interest in normal activities, significantly encumbering day-to-day tasks.

Baseline Data

Initial set of data collected at the beginning of a study or project, used as a reference point for comparing future data.

Single-Subject Design

A research method in which the subject serves as their own control, allowing for the study of the effect of an intervention over time.

Treated Behavior

Refers to actions or patterns that have been addressed or modified through therapeutic interventions or behavioral modifications.