6/23 Quiz Big Talbot, Greyton and Fakahatchee

What is a unique geological feature of Big Talbot Island's coastline?

• White sand dunes

• Coral reefs

• Blackrock Beach

• Lava flows

What type of forest grows on the stabilized dunes of Big Talbot Island?

• Rainforest

• Temperate coniferous forest

• Maritime hammock

• Chaparral

Which of the following helps stabilize sand dunes on the island?

• Blue crabs

• Sea oats

• Spanish moss

• Mangrove roots

What is “Boneyard Beach” known for?

• Fossils from the Ice Age

• Large seashell deposits

• Fallen trees eroded by the ocean

• Animal skeletons buried in sand

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What type of water is found in the salt marshes on the western side of the island?

• Pure freshwater

• Brackish water

• Saltwater only

• Rainwater runoff

Which of the following species might you see nesting on the beach?

• Raccoon

• Osprey

• Gopher tortoise

• Sea turtle

Why are salt marshes important to the ecosystem?

• They reduce wind erosion.

• They filter pollution and support marine nurseries.

• They provide wood for park structures.

• They trap large land animals.

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What kind of bird, often found in the park, is also a symbol of the United States?

• Egret

• Painted bunting

• Bald eagle

• Piping plover

What role do fallen trees on the beach serve ecologically?

• They absorb wave energy and slow erosion.

• They provide climbing areas for birds.

• They help form new sand dunes.

• They attract wood-eating insects only.

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Which of the following best explains why the park has such high biodiversity?

• It is closed to the public most of the year.

• It contains a wide variety of habitats like hammocks, marshes, and beaches.

• It is located at a high altitude.

• It is home to mostly invasive species.

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