Florida's Ecosystems

Which term best describes the Everglades?

• A saltwater habitat

• A land biome

• A mixture of several different ecosystems

• A river of grass

The "river of grass" at the heart of the Everglades is fed by:

• An aquifer below the state of Florida

• Periodic flooding of Lake Okeechobee

• Mangrove forests in the coastal areas

• A glacier to the north

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Which of the following words best describes the movement of water in the Everglades?

• Rapid

• Southward

• Inland

• Destructive

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The Everglades' climate is ________ than in most other parts of the United States.

• Less predictable

• More severe

• Less varied

• More delicate

Based on their relatively high elevations, what can you infer about the Everglades' pine forests?

• They are not susceptible to forest fires

• They need soil with plenty of drainage

• They are located mainly in coastal areas

• They thrive in colder climates

Why did the Seminole Indians decide to live in the Everglades?

• To take advantage of its plentiful resources

• To make room for their growing population

• Because they preferred its climate

• To preserve their independence

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The manatee is most closely related to which of the following animals?

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If you wanted to see baby birds being hatched, in what month might you visit the Everglades?

• March

• June

• August

• October

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The residents of south Florida depend on the Everglades for which of the following natural resources?

• Land

• Timber

• Water

• Food

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How is conservation different from restoration?

• Conservation is passive; restoration is active

• Conservation was environmentalists' main goal until the 1960s; restoration has been their main goal since then

• Conservation occurs in aquatic ecosystems; restoration occurs in land ecosystems

• Conservation aims to prevent damage; restoration seeks to reverse it