Monster of the Everglades

How long can a Burmese python grow?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

• 25 feet

The passage is mainly about:

• Invasive Burmese Pythons taking over the Everglades

• Invasive animals taking over the Bahamas

• How tall LeBron James is

• Invasive frogs who are poisonous in the Everglades

According to the passage, how much did a Burmese python cost in the early 1990s?

• $20

• $50

• $100

• $200

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.K.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

The event in 1992 that is mentioned as having possibly contributed to the presence of Burmese pythons in the Everglades is:

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Irma

What is the potential lifespan of an African Clawed Frog according to the passage?

• 5-15 years

• 1-2 years

• 20-30 years

• 50-60 years

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

True or False: Burmese pythons are aggressive towards humans.

• True

• False

Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species because:

• They are native to the area and help control the ecosystem.

• They are non-native and disrupt the local ecosystem.

• They are endangered and need protection.

• They are harmless and do not affect the environment.

How many invasive species are estimated to live in the United States?

• 4,300

• 73

• 1,000

• 100,000

The result of importing 73 Indian mongooses to Hawaii was:

• A decrease in rat population

• An increase in native bird population

• An ecological imbalance

• No significant impact

What is the main concern about the python invasion in the Everglades?

• Loss of native wildlife

• Increase in tourism

• Improved ecosystem

• Decrease in water levels