Question

Kudzu is a vine that was brought to the United States from Japan to prevent erosion. Once here, kudzu became invasive. What role does kudzu most likely play in the environment in the United States?

Kudzu experiences loss due to overeating by livestock.
Kudzu is very susceptible to harsh winter conditions.
Kudzu outcompetes native plants for sunlight and nutrients.
Kudzu reproduces at a slow rate.

Answer 1

Your answer would be the 3rd option, or C. Kudzu overgrows and crowds out native plant population, for sunlight and nutrients. Therefore, it's considered 'invasive' .

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Answer 2

Hello!

The answer is "Kudzu outcompetes native plants for sunlight and nutrients."

Why?

Kudzu vine is known as a fast-growing plant since the '30s and 40's when the Soil Conservation Service paid about 8$ to every farmer who can plant an acre with this plant.

Kudzu was used to prevent soil erosion caused by deforestation, especially in the south.

Erosion is known as a process that removes soil, rock or material, and it's caused by different naturals reason or human actions like deforestation, construction, and others.