Everglades

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

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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This habitat is considered the "heartbeat of the Everglades"

• Hardwood Hammock

• Sawgrass Prairie

• Slough

This habitat has lots of trees providing shade, a high elevation, and the ground is spongy.

• Hardwood Hammock

• Sawgrass Prairie

• Slough

This habitat has a flat, limestone floor, contains lots of Periphyton, and is considered the "River of Grass".

• Hardwood Hammock

• Sawgrass Prairie

• Slough

True or False. Fire is a good thing for the Everglades.

• True

• False

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Which of these animals would not be found in the Everglades?

• Deer

• Alligators

• Giraffe

• Panther

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

• Less predictable

• More severe

• Less varied

• More delicate

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What is the primary role of the Everglades in the ecosystem of South Florida?

• A) Carbon storage

• B) Water filtration

• C) Timber production

• D) Mineral extraction

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