Reading Informational Text (Test Prep) - If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em

Which of the following statements best explains why lionfish have thrived in Florida’s waters?

• “Wildlife officials in Florida are asking people to strike back . . .” (paragraph 1)

• “Lionfish may look pretty, but they are ferocious predators that eat just about every small fish in sight.” (paragraph 5)

• “They may have been aquarium pets that were released into the wild.” (paragraph 3)

• “With no natural predators in these waters, the lionfish quickly multiplied.” (paragraph 4)

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What is one effect that lionfish are having on the ecosystem in Florida’s coral reefs?

• Grouper and other native predator fish have much less to eat.

• Fisherman are no longer able to catch grouper.

• Native predator fish are eating many lionfish.

• The populations of native fish are quickly increasing.

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According to the article, what is one solution that Florida has come up with to address the lionfish problem?

• requiring restaurants to add lionfish to their menus

• allowing residents to fish for lionfish without a license

• running ad campaigns promoting grouper as a good meal choice

• introducing new kinds of fish to Florida’s coral reefs

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Which of the following can be concluded from the article?

• Eating lionfish is the only way to control the invasive lionfish population.

• Wildlife officials think that lionfish fit in well in Florida’s coral reefs.

• Fishing in Florida’s waters is disrupting its marine ecosystems.

• It is probably not possible to completely remove lionfish from Florida’s waters

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Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

• “These invaders are disrupting the ecosystem around Florida’s fragile coral reefs.” (paragraph 5)

• "Ad campaigns in Florida are promoting lionfish as a tasty dinner option.” (paragraph 6)

• “‘The likelihood of getting rid of every lionfish is pretty slim,’ explains Amanda Nalley, a fish and wildlife official in Florida.” (paragraph 9)

• “With their brightly colored stripes and long feathery fins, lionfish look right at home gliding around Florida’s coral reefs.” (paragraph 1)

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