Zebra Mussels Have Been Successful Invasive Species in the Great

question 1

Multiple Choice

Zebra mussels have been successful invasive species in the Great Lakes because they

• A)can survive in dam rivers, which restrict natural river flow.
• B)have no natural enemies.
• C)destroy wetlands.
• D)arrived in the ballast water of a European ship.
• E)suck the blood out of almost any kind of fish.

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Definitions:

Large Plantations

Extensive farms, especially in the past, where crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar were grown, often with the labor of enslaved people.

Cotton Gin

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that revolutionized the cotton industry by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber.

Plantation Owners

Individuals who owned large agricultural estates typically in the Americas, often worked by enslaved people, especially in the context of crops like tobacco and cotton.

Southern Territories

Geographic regions located in the southern part of a country or continent, which may have distinct cultural, political, or historical significance.