Nonnative species are typically introduced into an area because they serve a purpose. Why was kudzu introduced into the United States? Check all that apply.Kudzu was introduced as an ornamental plant.Kudzu was introduced by accident on a cargo ship.Kudzu was introduced to help control a native species that was a pest.Kudzu was introduced as a way of preventing soil erosion.Kudzu was introduced to help farmers produce more crops.
Answer
A
Kudzu was introduced as an ornamental plant.
B
Kudzu was introduced by accident on a cargo ship.
C
Kudzu was introduced to help control a native species that was a pest.
D
Kudzu was introduced as a way of preventing soil erosion.
E
Kudzu was introduced to help farmers produce more crops.
Explanation
Kudzu was brought to the United States as an ornamental plant and was later widely planted to help prevent soil erosion. It was not introduced accidentally on a cargo ship or to control a pest; using it as a forage plant is different from introducing it to help farmers produce more crops.
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