Question

10 multiple choice 1 point kudzu, a vine covering many acres of north carolina, was introduced to the united states in 1876 to control erosion. over the years, scientists found that kudzu creates problems by growing rapidly and preventing other plants from getting sunlight. which best describes kudzu? a noncompetitive species an abiotic factor an agent of erosion an invasive, nonnative species

Explanation:

1. Analyze "a noncompetitive species": Noncompetitive species don't compete strongly for resources. Kudzu prevents other plants from getting sunlight, so it competes, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze "an abiotic factor": Abiotic factors are non - living (like water, rocks). Kudzu is a plant (living), so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze "an agent of erosion": Kudzu was introduced to control erosion, and it grows rapidly, not cause erosion, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze "an invasive, nonnative species": Kudzu was introduced (non - native) and grows rapidly, outcompeting native plants (invasive), so this is correct.

Answer:

D. an invasive, nonnative species