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Pest Unit Assessment

Draw a line to match the pest to its description.

1) Spotted Lantern Fly
2) Feral Swine
3) Giant Salvinia
4) Zebra Mussels
5) Purple Loosestrife
A. Was used as an aquarium plant
B. Established in wetlands
C. Kills Trees and Plants
D. Highly mobile
E. First Found in Ontario, Canada

Circle the letter that best answers the question listed below.
6) An invasive species is___________
a. A species found only in Pennsylvania
b. A species native to an area
c. A species that is not native to an area
d. A species found only in Texas
7) A characteristic of an insect or mite is_________
a) They feed on and transmit diseases to humans.
b) Have a backbone
c) Lay eggs
d) Grows from a seed
8) A characteristic of a plant is____________
a) Have wings, feathers, and a beak
b) Can cause skin irritation and allergies
c) Have fur and hair
d) Have antannea
9) An example of a Texas invasive species
a) Mosquito
b) Purple Loosestrife
c) Rat
d) Red Fire Ants

Fill in the blanks for the following questions.

1. Three ways to prevent the spread of invasive species is to
_________________,_____________________________, and ______________________.
2. Deer Ticks are a pest because they are harmful to humans and animals
because they _________________________________________.
Answer the questions on the space provided.
1. Why are invasive species/ pests bad for the environment?
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Pest Unit Assessment Answer Key

Draw a line to match the pest to its description.

6. Spotted Lantern Fly A. Was used as an aquarium plant
7. Feral Swine B. Established in wetlands
8. Giant Salvinia C. Kills Trees and Plants
9. Zebra Mussels D. Highly mobile
10. Purple Loosestrife E. First Found in Ontario, Canada

Circle the letter that best answers the question listed below.
1) An invasive species is___________
a) A species found only in Pennsylvania
b) A species native to an area
c) A species that is not native to an area
d) A species found only in Texas
2) A characteristic of an insect or mite is_________
a) They feed on and transmit diseases to humans.
b) Have a backbone
c) Lay eggs
d) Grows from a seed
3) A characteristic of a plant is____________
a) Have wings, feathers, and a beak
b) Can cause skin irritation and allergies
c) Have fur and hair
d) Have antannea
4) An example of a Texas invasive species
a) Mosquito
b) Purple Loosestrife
c) Rat
d) Red Fire Ants
Fill in the blanks for the following questions.
1) Three ways to prevent the spread of invasive species is to
___,_____________________________, and ______________________.
a) For planting native plants students must have
b) For Not releasing pets, students should have
c) For Clean Hiking Gear, students should have
d) For Joining a removal Group, students should have
e) For cleaning your boat, students should have
f) For don’t pack a pest, students should have
2) Deer Ticks are a pest because they are harmful to humans and animals
because they __spread lime disease___.
Answer the questions on the space provided.
1) Why are invasive species/ pests bad for the environment? Give one
example.
Sample Answer: Invasive species and pests are bad for the environment
because they have a negative impact on the environment they are in. The
Spotted lantern fly is bad for the environment because it is killing trees and
plants in Berks County.