The Snake That's Eating Florida

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What is the main idea of the section 'What Can Be Done?'

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A team of scientists are tracking and trapping the snakes to control their population.

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Which text feature is NOT used in the article?

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Diagram

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

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Rabbits and raccoons.

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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 the environmental impact of the python invasion in Florida?

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The python invasion is an environmental crisis affecting local wildlife.

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What measures are being taken to control the python population?

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Scientists are tracking and trapping the snakes.

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Why is it illegal to bring Burmese pythons to the U.S.?

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To prevent the introduction of invasive species that can harm local ecosystems.

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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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How do pythons affect the food chain in the Everglades?

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Pythons can reduce the population of small mammals, disrupting the food chain.

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What role do scientists play in managing the python population?

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They track, trap, and study pythons to control their numbers.