Invasive Species

Read the introduction [paragraphs 1-3].

Which of the following BEST explains how the introduction helps develop the central idea of the article?

• It summarizes the types of new technology used against invasive species.

• It illustrates the causes of invasive species and their effects on an area.

• It outlines the problems posed by invasive species and a possible solution.

• It emphasizes the intelligence of invasive species over native species.

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Why does the author include the section "The Asian Carp"?

• To illustrate the idea that different types of technology are being tried in different locations

• To identify scientists who have successfully used specialized technology for a long time

• To illustrate the need to find a way to dispose of fish after they have been killed

• To identify locations in the U.S. most in need of help from new technology

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How does the author convey the importance of developing technology to battle invasive species?

• By describing the dangers of invasive species as well as the difficulty of dealing with them

• By focusing on native species that have become extinct because of invasive species

• By focusing on the problems with methods being used on invasive species

• By describing the new types of technology as simple to develop and having multiple advantages

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Read the following opinion.

It's not right that humans are killing and genetically manipulating entire populations of animals just because they are considered to be invasive. There must be another way to handle this problem that doesn't involve such drastic measures.

Based on the article, how would the scientists and creators quoted in the article MOST LIKELY respond?

• Our number one job is looking out for humans, and these invasive species are disruptive to us. We are not here to save animals.

• If we don't remove invasive species, they end up killing many of the native animals. Invasive species disrupt entire ecosystems, so we have to make a choice and act quickly.

• We have tried to relocate invasive species back to their natural habitats, but it does not work. The only method that has worked is to kill them.

• We agree it is inhumane to kill and manipulate entire populations of unwanted animals, which is why we are trying to come up with new types of technology to remove the animals humanely.

Part A: What is the author's purpose for the introduction section (paragraphs 1-3)?

• To explain that invasive species are a serious problem, but now there may be a way to fix the problem.

• To provide examples of types of invasive species and how the can be stopped.

• To provide scientific evidence for the methods of stopping invasive species.

• To promote the work of the U.s. Department of Agriculture.

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Part B: How does the author distinguish his position from that of others in the introduction section?

• By explaining that the problem that there are animals living where they don't belong and they are terrorizing native species.

• By providing the quote "Critters are smart — they survive," and then the quote "Trying to outsmart them is hard to do."

• By presenting a scientist’s view that it is difficult to outsmart invasive species and responding by saying there is now a way to outsmart them.

• By presenting the hope in a possible solution then explaining that robots may soon become tools for animal and pest control.

Why was the section “Invasive Creatures Contribute to Extinction” included in the article?

• To provide instructions on how to rid the world of invasive species.

• To explain in more detail the problem introduced in the first three paragraphs.

• To provide an in depth example of how technology can be used to rid areas with invasive species.

• To quote the opinions of experts.

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Part A: How do the sections “The Dangerous Lionfish” and “Brown Tree Snakes: A Big Threat” relate to each other?

• Both sections provide an example of invasive species and how technology is used to exterminate them.

• Both sections explain that other animals can be used as bait to trap the invasive species.

• Both sections show how dangerous snakes can be to native animals.

• Both sections prove that technology can fail in this process

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Part B: How do they support the author’s position?

• Both sections show how the United States is affected by invasive species.

• Both sections show the need for technological intervention in eliminating invasive species.

• Both sections highlight issues with underwater predators.

• Both sections interview the scientists who invented the technology uses to stop the invasive species.

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