Invasion of Jellyfish, Monster Goldfish, Pigs on the Lose

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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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

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Which of the following is the main idea of "Monster Goldfish"?

• Set loose, pet goldfish harm native fish.
• Set loose, pet goldfish quickly die.
• Pelicans eat goldfish.
• Some poisons can kill monster goldfish. 

Which statement below is FALSE, based on "Monster Goldfish"?

• Goldfish get more oxygen in the wild than in tanks.
• Goldfish are the only type of pet fish that has become an invasive species. 
• In the wild, goldfish eat a lot.
• In San Francisco, a group built a pond for unwanted pet fish. 

A group of _____ solved a monster goldfish problem in Colorado.

• humans
• pigs
• pelicans
• native fish

In "Pigs on the Loose," the word nocturnal means _____.

• very smart
• very young
• awake at night
• easy to catch

In the final paragraph of "Pigs on the Loose," the author seems to be _______.

• extremely angry
• deeply sad
• feeling guilty
• concerned but also amused