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

• How to care for exotic pets

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What is one example of an exotic pet mentioned in the passage?

• Goldfish

• Burmese python

• Hamster

• Parrot

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Why might people abandon exotic pets like Burmese pythons?

• They are too small

• They are too expensive

• They outgrow their cages and become difficult to care for

• They are not interesting

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What is a potential problem with releasing exotic pets into the wild?

• They will become friendly with native animals

• They can alter the environment and harm native populations

• They will not survive

• They will become pets for other people

What is one reason exotic pets can survive in Florida?

• Florida is cold and dry

• Florida is wet and warm, similar to their natural habitats

• Florida has many zoos

• Florida has no predators

What is the effect of releasing enough exotic pets into the wild?

• They will become extinct

• They can start breeding

• They will become pets again

• They will migrate to other states

What is a challenge scientists face with invasive species?

• They are easy to predict

• They are always beneficial

• They don't know which ones will harm native populations

• They are easy to control

What analogy is used to describe the impact of invasive species?

• A chain reaction

• A peaceful garden

• A quiet forest

• A calm ocean

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

• Help the environment

• Change the delicate balance of the environment

• Become pets

• Fly

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What is the potential impact of a small change in the environment?

• No impact

• A whole series of changes

• Immediate improvement

• Only affects one species