Origin and Distribution

Cordgrass is native to_______________________, but has been introduced around the world, including Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, New Zealand, and China.
  A. Greece, where it is named after the historic city of Sparta.
  B. The East Coast of the United States, where it creates good habitat for native species.
  C. Greenland, where it tolerates to permafrost conditions.
  D. The Oregon Coast, where it is used by Native Americans to weave baskets.

Transportation

Cordgrass was introduced on purpose and planted to control erosion after a restoration project.
  True
  False

Environmental Impact

Cordgrass is able to change mud flat ecosystem into meadow of cordgrass because of its:
  A. Ability to grow fast.
  B. Dense roots that trap mud and sediments.
  C. Ability to spread by both seed and sprouting from broken off roots.
  D. All of the above.
  E. A only.

Economic Impact

Cordgrass hurts the shellfish industry because:
  A. shellfish growing in cordgrass meadows are poisonous to eat.
  B. cordgrass' dense roots make it difficult to harvest the shellfish.
  C. cordgrass elevates the ground above where shelfish can survive.
  D. B and C.
  E. A and C.

Control

Controlling cordgrass costs a lot of money and is very difficult. You can help prevent its spread by__________________________?
  A. cleaning off your boots or your boat .
  B. teaching others about the problem.
  C. learning to identify spartina.
  D. reporting spartina if you see it.
  E. all of the above.