The Snake That's Eating Florida

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What is the main idea of the section 'Out of Place'?

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The first Burmese python arrived in the U.S. as pets.

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What is the central idea of the article about Burmese pythons?

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The Burmese python is a species that is invading the Florida Everglades and causing lots of damage.

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Which small animals are experts worried the pythons could wipe out?

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Rabbits and raccoons.

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What text feature is NOT used in the article?

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Diagram.

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What is the definition of 'species'?

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A group of animals or plants that are similar.

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is not native to a specific location and causes harm to the environment.

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Why are Burmese pythons a problem in Florida?

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They eat native wildlife and disrupt the ecosystem.

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What is the habitat of the Burmese python?

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The Florida Everglades.

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How did Burmese pythons first arrive in the U.S.?

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They were brought in as pets.

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What is one effect of the Burmese python invasion?

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Decline in populations of small mammals.