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

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

• fat

• poison

• protein

• size

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

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.”

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.”

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.

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.