Everglades National Park - Main Park Road

The video guides viewers through the Everglades National Park, starting at the visitor center and traveling along the main park road to Flamingo. Key stops include Royal Palm, known for the Anhinga Trail, and Mahogany Hammock, featuring unique tree islands. The journey highlights the diverse habitats, such as sawgrass prairies and tropical hardwood hammocks, and emphasizes the importance of water levels in shaping the ecosystem. The video concludes at Flamingo, overlooking Florida Bay, where the freshwater from the Everglades meets the ocean.

What is the starting point for planning a trip through the Everglades?

• Royal Palm

• Co visitor center

• Mahogany Hammock

• Flamingo

Which trail is popular for wildlife viewing during the winter in the Everglades?

• Mahogany Hammock Trail

• Anhinga Trail

• Westlake Trail

• Pahokee Overlook Trail

What is the main part of the Everglades that Marjorie Stoneman Douglas referred to as the 'River of Grass'?

• Florida Bay

• Long Pine Key

• Shark River Slough

• Taylor Slough

What role does elevation play in the Everglades ecosystem?

• It determines the type of wildlife present.

• It affects the water flow speed.

• It influences the type of plant community.

• It has no significant role.

Which area is known for its tree islands formed by mahogany and other hardwood trees?

• Royal Palm

• Mahogany Hammock

• Flamingo

• Westlake

What is the final destination of the water flowing through the Everglades?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Florida Bay

• Lake Okeechobee

Which of the following is NOT a habitat found in the Everglades?

• Cypress domes

• Pinelands

• Desert plains

• Mangrove swamps