Out of Place - Burmese Pythons in the Everglades

Why did wildlife experts consider the fight between the alligator and the snake a problem?

• It disrupted the ecosystem balance.

• It was a rare occurrence.

• It attracted too many tourists.

• It was a natural behavior.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Fill in the blank: The Everglades is a national park at the bottom tip of _______.

• Florida

• California

• Texas

• Louisiana

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What happened to the python when it tried to swallow an alligator?

• The python successfully swallowed the alligator.

• The python choked and died.

• The python and alligator became friends.

• The python was scared and ran away.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What are the possible ways pythons could have reached the Everglades?

• Through the pet trade and accidental release

• Migration from South America

• Natural expansion of their habitat

• Transported by birds

In Florida, the Burmese python is an invasive species. An invasive species is:

• a native species that is beneficial to the ecosystem

• a species that is introduced to a new environment and causes harm

• a species that is endangered and needs protection

• a species that is only found in zoos

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In the Everglades, what problem are Burmese pythons causing?

• They are endangered

• They breed quickly

• They are a food source for other animals

• They are losing their habitat.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Medflies feed on various fruits and vegetables, and they are a problem for farmers in California because they cause significant damage to crops.

• Medflies feed on grains and are beneficial for crops.

• Medflies feed on fruits and vegetables, causing damage to crops.

• Medflies feed on flowers and help in pollination.

• Medflies feed on leaves and improve plant health.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The estimated annual damage caused by wild pigs in Texas is:

• $52 million

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $500 million

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

The impact of Asian carp on local ecosystems is:

• Beneficial

• Harmful

• Neutral

• Unknown

What is one method being used to control the Burmese python population in Florida?

• Importing more pythons

• Holding a Python Challenge

• Building more zoos

• Ignoring the problem