Exotic Pets Quiz

What is the main topic of the passage "An Exotic Dilemma"?

• The benefits of owning exotic pets

• How exotic pets are turning up in unexpected places in Florida

• The history of exotic pets in the United States

• The diet of exotic animals

What is a potential problem with owning a Burmese python as a pet?

• They are very cheap to buy

• They require little care

• They can grow to be more than 20 feet long and weigh about 250 pounds

• They are easy to train

Why might exotic pets be released into the wild?

• Owners find them too easy to care for

• Owners tire of caring for them when they grow too large

• They are too expensive to feed

• They are illegal to keep as pets

What is a consequence of releasing exotic pets into the wild in Florida?

• They immediately die

• They can start breeding and become invasive

• They become domesticated

• They migrate to other states

What is a challenge scientists face with invasive species?

• They can easily predict which species will become invasive

• They know exactly how to control them

• They don't know in advance which ones will alter the environment

• They can prevent all invasive species from entering

What example is given to illustrate the impact of invasive species?

• The extinction of native birds

• Fights between alligators and pythons in Everglades National Park

• The increase in native plant growth

• The decrease in human population

What analogy is used to describe the impact of small changes in the environment?

• A chain reaction of falling dominoes

• A calm pond

• A growing tree

• A rising sun

What can even seemingly harmless animals like Cuban tree frogs do to the environment?

• They can improve the balance of the environment

• They can change the delicate balance of the environment

• They can become pets for other animals

• They can help native species thrive

What is a reason people might buy exotic pets online?

• They are more expensive than other pets

• They require less work than other pets

• They are easier to train

• They are more common than other pets

What is the climate like in southern Florida that allows exotic pets to survive?

• Cold and dry

• Wet and warm

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet