LS2-4 Science News: Jumping Snake Worms are Invading US Forests

What behavior is characteristic of jumping 'snake worms'?

• They glow in the dark.

• They thrash wildly.

• They can fly short distances.

• They are completely still.

Where did jumping 'snake worms' originate from?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

What is one way jumping 'snake worms' are spreading across the United States?

• Via human activities

• Through water currents

• By wind dispersal

• By attaching to birds

What do jumping 'snake worms' consume that harms forest soils?

• Leaf litter

• Grass

• Wood chips

• Small insects

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How do jumping 'snake worms' affect the soil structure?

• Make it more compact

• Increase its water retention

• Turn it into tiny pellets

• Make it cooler

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What is a recommended action to prevent the spread of jumping 'snake worms'?

• Spraying pesticides

• Planting more trees

• Cleaning shoes before and after hiking

• Introducing natural predators

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What is the effect of jumping 'snake worms' on leaf litter?

• Change its color

• Reduce it significantly

• Increase its volume

• Make it more nutritious

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How do jumping 'snake worms' reproduce?

• They don't need mates to reproduce.

• They need mates to reproduce.

• They lay eggs in water.

• They reproduce only in summer.

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What is a unique feature of jumping 'snake worms' compared to other earthworms?

• They are smaller in size.

• They have a longer lifespan.

• They can survive underwater.

• They grow faster and reproduce more quickly.

What is one way humans unintentionally aid the spread of jumping 'snake worms'?

• By using them as fishing bait

• By planting non-native plants

• By walking in the forest

• By singing loudly in their habitat

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