The Florida Everglades

Where is the The Florida Everglades located?

• North Florida

• South Florida

• Orlando

• Central Florida

How long did it take the The Florida Everglades to develop?

• A few days

• A few years

• A million years

• Thousands of years

Despite The Florida Everglades the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians settling in the Everglades, both Indian tribes "interfered" with the overall balance of the ecosystem.

• This is a true statement. They helped to destroy the area.

• This is a false statement. They never interfered" with the ecosystem.

• This is somewhat true. They only interfered a little.

• This is somewhat false.

The early settlers and land developers in South Florida considered the Everglades to be a worthless swamp. By the 1800s, developers begin digging canals to drain the wetlands, which lead to what (Check all that apply)?

• more people moving to the area

• railroad down the Florida peninsula

• development of cities such as towns like Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Fort Myers

• more canals, roads, and buildings being built and taking the place of native habitats.

• None of these answers are correct

What is the state of the Florida Everglades today?

• It has changed lightly for what it was about 150 years ago.

• There have been some animals lost and some plant lost over the last 100 years.

• Fifty percent of the original wetland areas no longer exist, and a number of wading birds have been reduced by 90 percent. Populations of animals are in danger of disappearing.

• None of these answers are correct.

The Everglades is located in South Florida. It is __________.

• second largest wilderness in America and consists of 1.5 million acres of acres of saw grass marshes, mangrove forests, and hardwood hammocks dominated by wetlands

• the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States and consists of 1.5 million acres of saw grass marshes, mangrove forests, and hardwood hammocks dominated by wetlands

• the largest forest in Florida and has several spring lakes, wild animals and many different wild plants. It has been developed into farmland in recent years.

• None of these answers are correct.

The Seminole and Miccosukee Indians settled in the Everglades. Although they battled with the alligators and crocodiles, the Indian tribes ______________.

• lived in peace with everyone.

• destroyed the ecosystem

• enhanced the ecosystem

• didn't interfere with the overall balance of the ecosystem.

Henry Flagler constructed the first railroad down the Florida peninsula. What did this do to the area? Why was this important.

• It made him money.

• It opened the area to more people, which allowed more Florida residents to come visit and even settle in the area.

• It brought goods to the area.

• None of these answers are correct.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built roads, canals, levees, and water-control structures stretching throughout South Florida. This was intended to provide water and flood protection and to help preserve the Everglades. However, what actually happened?

• It helped some but not as much as they thought it would.

• The alteration of the Everglades and the increased population damaged the area.

• It helped the areas a lot and the government made a lot of money.

• None of the above

Marjory Stoneman Douglas organized the Friends of the Everglades, and they were able to stop an international airport from being built in the Everglades area. But she also believed that ________.

• nothing should be built in the area

• the area was "untouchable." She didn't want the area destroyed because she was concerned about the wild animals, water and plants.

• there could be a "balance" between man and nature. She believed man could build in the area without destroying the "Glades."

• None of the above