Burmese Python: Invasive Species Reading Comprehension

What is the scientific name of the invasive species Burmese python?

• Python molurus bivittatus

• Python reticulatus

• Python sebae

• Python regius

In which region did the Burmese python spread after its introduction in the mid-1980s?

• Western Florida

• Central Florida

• Southern Florida

• Northern Florida

What is one of the factors that has contributed to the successful spread of Burmese pythons in Florida?

• High vulnerability to predators

• Limited habitat selection

• Lack of suitable climate

• Generalist predator and habitat generalist

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the main ecological impact of the Burmese python in Southern Florida?

• Decrease in native animal populations

• Increase in native animal populations

• Change in plant species composition

• No impact on the environment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is one method suggested to control the Burmese python population in Southern Florida?

• Providing more food sources

• Introducing more predators

• Encouraging their spread to other regions

• Implementing radio-satellite markers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the main reason for the decline in mammal populations in the Everglades National Park?

• Lack of suitable climate

• Habitat destruction

• Increased predation by native species

• Predation by Burmese pythons

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the impact of Burmese pythons on avian species in the Everglades National Park?

• Increase in avian populations

• No impact on avian populations

• Decrease in avian populations

• Change in avian migration patterns

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the main limitation of citizen science programs in controlling Burmese pythons?

• Limited public interest

• Inability to capture the snakes

• Limited effectiveness in winter

• Lack of funding

What is the purpose of using radio-satellite markers on Burmese pythons?

• To increase their population size

• To provide them with a food source

• To protect them from predators

• To track their movement and spread

What is the main reason for implementing quarantine areas for Burmese pythons?

• To protect the snakes from predators

• To study their behavior in isolation

• To control their population

• To provide them with a safe habitat

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5