21
QuizMultiple Choice

Nonnative Species In Aquatic Ecosystems

Question 21 • IC Environmental Science - Deering

Ships that use ballast water are not in danger of introducing invasive species into aquatic habitats.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

Ballast water can carry small organisms from one aquatic habitat to another. When ships release that water, those organisms may become invasive in the new habitat, so ships that use ballast water can be a source of invasive species. The statement is false; choice B corresponds to F.

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