Impact of Exotic Plants on Native Ecosystems

What is Scott Horn's primary area of interest?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The conservation of marine life

• The migration patterns of birds

• The impact of exotic plants on native ecosystems

What childhood activity influenced Scott's career choice?

• Building model airplanes

• Playing video games

• Collecting plants and animals

• Painting landscapes

Which field did Scott Horn major in during college?

• Botany

• Environmental Engineering

• Marine Biology

• Wildlife Science

What question did Scott become curious about regarding exotic plants?

• How do exotic plants affect the weather?

• What is the nutritional value of exotic plants?

• What is the economic value of exotic plants?

• How do exotic plants impact native ecosystems?

What did Scott observe about Chinese privet on his father's property?

• It had no impact on the environment

• It was beneficial to native plants

• It was very common and reduced native plants

• It was rare and hard to find

Why are pollinators important for forests?

• They produce oxygen

• They help in the pollination of trees and shrubs

• They provide shade

• They control the temperature

What percentage of trees and shrubs rely on pollinators to survive?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How does Scott Horn's work relate to insects?

• He breeds new insect species

• He focuses on insect anatomy

• He examines the impact of exotic plants on native pollinators

• He studies their migration patterns

What is a significant concern regarding the introduction of exotic plants?

• They enhance biodiversity

• They improve air quality

• They can disrupt native ecosystems

• They increase soil fertility

What is the relationship between pollinators and human food consumption?

• Pollinators have no impact on human food

• Pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food

• Pollinators only affect wild plants

• Pollinators are harmful to crops