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Question

In the early 1900s, the gypsy moth became a serious threat in the United States. The moths' greedy larvae, or caterpillars, were destroying millions of dollars worth of timber. Shade and fruit trees were victims.

Question 5 options:

Gypsy moths began as caterpillars.

Gypsy moths became a threat to timber in the United States.

Gypsy moths are attracted to timber.

Answer 1

Gypsy moths became a threat to timber in the United States.