uestion 23 Which of the following statements most accurately describes the transport of zebra mus- sels to the Great Lakes due to anthropogenic activity? A The zebra mussel was unintentionally transported to the Great Lakes on ships' hulls and in their ballast tanks. The zebra mussel was intentionally transported to the Great Lakes to improve the ecosystem. The zebra mussel was intentionally transported to the Great Lakes due to its visual appeal. The zebra mussel was unintentionally transported to the Great Lakes on the cargo crates of ships.

uestion 23 Which of the following statements most accurately describes the transport of zebra mus- sels to the Great Lakes due to anthropogenic activity? A The zebra mussel was unintentionally transported to the Great Lakes on ships' hulls and in their ballast tanks. The zebra mussel was intentionally transported to the Great Lakes to improve the ecosystem. The zebra mussel was intentionally transported to the Great Lakes due to its visual appeal. The zebra mussel was unintentionally transported to the Great Lakes on the cargo crates of ships.

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter46: Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3VCQ: Figure 46.17 Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? Ammonification...

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