AIS Awareness Course Exam

Question 1 of 7

Boating is a primary pathway for the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species to and from Whatcom County lakes.

Question 2 of 7

Zebra and quagga mussels attach themselves to hard surfaces tightly like superglue and are very difficult to remove without high pressure, hot water.

Question 3 of 7

Zebra and Quagga mussels are already present in Whatcom County lakes?

Question 4 of 7

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

Question 5 of 7

If you get a wire seal attached to your boat and trailer when leaving Lake Whatcom, and then come back to Lake Whatcom another day with the tether still intact, will you need to stop at a staffed inspection station?

Question 6 of 7

Cleaning and drying are necessary for which of the following?

Question 7 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.