AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

Adult quagga and zebra mussels can survive out of the water for up to 30 days.

Question 2 of 7

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.

Question 3 of 7

What are the three important steps for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species that should be done every time you go boating?

Question 4 of 7

Fragrant waterlilly has been found to be growing in Lake Samish.

Question 5 of 7

You decide to take your boat from Lake Samish to Lake Terrell. How can you help prevent the spread of Asian clams between these two lakes?

Question 6 of 7

Quagga and zebra mussels came to North America in the ballast tanks and on the anchor chains of large, transoceanic ships that entered the Great Lakes.

Question 7 of 7

The goal of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is to protect Whatcom County's natural resources, infrastructure, recreation, wildlife, and economy from the impacts of aquatic invasive species by: