Question

a fast-growing vine is introduced into a small national park. the vine competes with the native plants in the park. soon, the number of native plants decreases. the animals which use the native plants for food also decrease in number. which solution would most quickly protect the native plants in the park? a. remove the vine from the park. b. allow the vine and native plants to compete naturally. c. use genetic engineering to create an insect that will eat the vine. d. introduce various animals into the park to find one that will destroy the vine.

Explanation:

• Option A: Removing the vine directly stops the competition immediately.
• Option B: Allowing natural competition may not protect native plants quickly as the vine is already out - competing them.
• Option C: Creating a genetically - engineered insect would take time for research, development, and testing.
• Option D: Introducing various animals to find one that destroys the vine is a trial - and - error process which is time - consuming.

Answer:

A. Remove the vine from the park.