In the first paragraph, which line states a reason why humans are at fault for the lionfish problem?

• What was once just an attractive aquarium fish has recently become one of the biggest menaces in the Atlantic.

• The lionfish was accidentally introduced into the Atlantic Ocean in the 1990s.

• Because it has no natural predators, it has adapted quickly to its new home.

• The lionfish now threatens to destroy native fish populations in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.

In the second paragraph, which line explains why lionfish will be difficult to control?

• The lionfish spreads quite rapidly. Lionfish spread faster than any other invading species.

• Experts have called the invasion in the Atlantic the worst marine invasion of all time.

• The lionfish's success comes from an ability to reproduce all year round.

• Lionfish love the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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In the third paragraph, what is being done to help control the lionfish population?

• In addition, many states offer recipes for preparing and eating lionfish to encourage harvesting.

• Lionfish have to be handled carefully because of their venomous spines, but they are apparently delicious.more_vert

• The lionfish has targeted our most fragile and important ecosystems.

• To combat the invasion, wildlife agencies have sponsored lionfish derbies.

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In the second paragraph, which line explains why the lionfish have become such a problem?

• They will eat anything smaller than they are.

• Lionfish love the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

• Since their first sighting, they have rapidly multiplied.

• Lionfish populations exploded by 700 percent between 2004 and 2008 alone.

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In the third paragraph, which line explains why lionfish must be handled carefully?

• To combat the invasion, wildlife agencies have sponsored lionfish derbies.

• In these derbies, local scuba divers are invited to harvest lionfish.

• Lionfish have to be handled carefully because of their venomous spines, but they are apparently delicious.

• However, scientists estimate that more than a quarter of the population would have to be taken every month to stop the growing population.

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In the last paragraph, which line tells us that the lionfish population will likely keep growing?

• The lionfish has targeted our most fragile and important ecosystems.

• Scientists are working tirelessly to learn as much as they can about this predator.

• We may never be able to completely remove the threat.

• Many fishermen and seafood fans are hoping we can figure out how to control it.

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Read this line from the text:

What was once just an attractive aquarium fish has recently become one of the biggest menaces in the Atlantic.

What does menaces mean in this sentence?

• A deadly threat

• An exaggerated issue

• A slight problem

• A mild concern

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Read this line from the text:

In addition, they are greedy eaters with a fondness for small fish and crustaceans.

What does greedy mean in this sentence?

• They take more than they need.

• They have little to fear from others.

• They cannot be controlled.

• They have a weight problem.

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Read this line from the text:

Since their first sighting, they have rapidly multiplied. In some locations, scientists estimate that lionfish populations exploded by 700 percent between 2004 and 2008 alone.

What does exploded mean in this sentence?

• A notorious reputation

• A rapid and damaging increase

• An expected rate of increase

• An instant change

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Read this line from the text:

In these derbies, local scuba divers are invited to harvest lionfish.

What does harvest mean in this sentence?

• To gather a crop

• To threaten

• To be harmless

• To cultivate

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