Invasion of the Jellyfish

In the section “Jellies, Jellies Everywhere,” what most concerns scientists about jellyfish?

• their dangerous attacks
• their short tentacles
• their increasing numbers
• their small size

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What does venom mean in the phrase “its venom can stop a human heart in three minutes”?

• fat
• poison
• Protein
• Size

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What is one reason that jellyfish are taking over the ocean?

• They are tougher than other fish.
• They have few natural enemies.
• They don’t eat every day.
• They swim very quickly.

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Which line from the article best supports your answer to question 3?

• “They feed on the eggs of other fish.”
• “Many species don’t even swim—they just drift.”
• “Jellies can even live in polluted waters where other fish can’t.”
• In fact, some jellies have more babies in warm water

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One problem jellyfish cause for humans is that they ______.

• Smell
• Bite
• Grab Food
• Sting

Which line from the article best supports your answer to question 5?

• “Jellies have been a natural part of ocean life for millions of years.”
  
• “Treat the ocean kindly, or get ready for the Invasion of the Jellies.”
  
• “One touch of a tentacle stuns other fish— and hurts swimmers.”
  
• “Their numbers rise and fall naturally over time.”

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Based on “Jellyfish for Dinner?,” eating more jellyfish is a good idea because . . .

• it adds more fat to our diets.
  
• it encourages people to try new foods.
• it prevents people from eating junk food.
• it reduces the huge jellyfish population.

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A main idea in both articles is that . . .

• jellyfish are a nutritious source of protein.
• the growing jellyfish population is a serious problem.
• jellyfish sting millions of people each year.
• global warming does not harm jellyfish.

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