Cane Toads

What is the name of the unwanted hitchhiker that the was brought to Queensland to control beetles?

• Cane toad

• Maltese

• Phil necked lizard

• Yellow spotted monitor

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Why are cane toads a big problem in Australia?

• They eat almost everything

• They are poisonous to native predators

• They are getting bigger and faster

• They destroy the ecosystem

• All of the above

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What is the main reason for bringing cane toads to Australia?

• To control the population of beetles

• To preserve native Australian animals

• To study their adaptation abilities

• To enhance the ecosystem

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What happens to native predators when they try to eat cane toads?

• They die of a heart attack

• They become immune to the poison

• They get paralyzed temporarily

• They suffer from indigestion

Why is Australia concerned about the presence of cane toads?

• They destroy our fragile ecosystem

• They are native to Australia

• They are beneficial to Australia

• They have always been present in Australia

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• D

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• B

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• D

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Where are cane toads native to?

• Cane toads are native to Antarctica.

• Cane toads are native to Europe.

• Cane toads are native to Central and South America.

• Cane toads are native to Asia.

When were cane toads introduced to Australia?

• Cane toads were introduced to Australia in 1800.

• Cane toads were introduced to Australia in 2000.

• Cane toads were introduced to Australia in 1935.

• Cane toads were introduced to Australia in 1950.

What was the purpose of introducing cane toads to Australia?

• To increase the biodiversity of the Australian ecosystem

• To study the effects of introducing non-native species to a new environment

• The purpose of introducing cane toads to Australia was to control the cane beetle population in sugar cane fields.

• To provide a new food source for native Australian animals

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