Everglades National Park - Dreaming of the Everglades

The video explores the Everglades' unique ecosystem, highlighting its historical changes, the impact of human intervention, and ongoing restoration efforts. It discusses the importance of water management for both nature and people, the challenges posed by sea level rise, and the successes of recent restoration projects. The video emphasizes the need for continued efforts to restore the Everglades and protect South Florida's water resources.

What is the primary source of water flow into the Everglades?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• Lake Okeechobee

• The Mississippi River

• The Gulf of Mexico

How do alligators adapt to the dry season in the Everglades?

• They climb trees to escape the heat

• They dig deeper ponds to retain water

• They hibernate underground

• They migrate to the ocean

Which Native American tribes are associated with the Everglades?

• Apache and Sioux

• Iroquois and Mohawk

• Seminole and Mikasuki

• Cherokee and Navajo

What major change did humans make to the Kissimmee River?

• They filled it with concrete

• They turned it into a canal

• They diverted it to the Atlantic Ocean

• They dammed it completely

What is the main goal of Everglades restoration projects?

• To increase tourism

• To restore natural water flow

• To build more urban areas

• To introduce new species

What is the role of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Everglades?

• They build residential areas

• They conduct tours for tourists

• They oversee restoration projects

• They manage wildlife populations

What is a significant threat to the Everglades due to climate change?

• Increased snowfall

• Saltwater intrusion

• Desertification

• Volcanic eruptions

What was the impact of Hurricane Irma on the Everglades restoration efforts?

• It provided a test for completed restoration projects

• It caused irreversible damage

• It halted all restoration projects

• It had no impact

What is a key feature of the coastal Everglades that helps separate saltwater from freshwater?

• Artificial dams

• Deep valleys

• Elevated ridges

• Mountain ranges

What is one way individuals can contribute to Everglades restoration?

• By draining more wetlands

• By introducing non-native species

• By studying and appreciating the Everglades

• By building new canals