Floating Pennywort

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which of these is an image of Floating pennywort?

  • A.
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    Answer A
  • B.
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    Answer B
  • C.
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    Answer C
  • D.
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    Answer D
• 2.
  Where is floating pennywort native to?

  • A.
    The UK
  • B.
    Central and South America
  • C.
    Antarctica
  • D.
    Spain
• 3.
  What is the growth rate for Floating pennywort in optimal conditions?

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  • A.
    10 feet per day
  • B.
    1cm per day
  • C.
    20cm per day
  • D.
    50 feet per day
• 4.
  How does Floating pennywort grow?

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  • A.
    Seeds distributed by birds
  • B.
    Seeds distributed by fish
  • C.
    Vegetative reproduction
  • D.
    Explosive seed pods
• 5.
  The large matts of Floating pennywort can decrease the current of the river, what effect(s) does this have?

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  • A.
    Decreased oxygen content in the water
  • B.
    Increased siltation
  • C.
    Negative effects on invertebrates and fish
  • D.
    All of the above
• 6.
  Who can be affected by the presence of Floating pennywort in our rivers?

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  • A.
    Anglers
  • B.
    Boat users
  • C.
    Recreational swimmers
  • D.
    All of the above
• 7.
  There is potential for use of a biological control against Floating pennywort, what is it?

  • A.
    Rust species
  • B.
    Argentinian weevil
  • C.
    Genetically modified beetles
  • D.
    Freshwater sharks
• 8.
  What is a control method used to combat the spread of Floating pennywort?

  • A.
    Hand pulling
  • B.
    Herbicide treatment
  • C.
    Mechanical removal
  • D.
    All of the above
• 9.
  What is the slogan for the Biosecurity protocol that should be followed when working near sites with Floating pennywort?

  • A.
    Check, Clean, Dry
  • B.
    Head home for a cup of tea
  • C.
    Brush your boots
  • D.
    Wash equipment and let dry

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Pennywort Pupil

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• 2.
  Pennywort Punisher

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• 3.
  Pennywort Professor

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