CLEAN : Climate change threatens the Everglades, Florida's gem

The video discusses the Everglades National Park, a vast ecosystem crucial for South Florida's water supply. It highlights the historical replumbing efforts and current restoration projects aimed at redirecting water flow from Lake Okeechobee. The importance of preserving the Everglades for environmental and climate benefits is emphasized, particularly its role in CO2 absorption.

What is the primary role of the Everglades National Park for South Florida?

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A tourist attraction

• A historical site

• A water supply source

What was the purpose of the replumbing efforts in the 1920s concerning the Everglades?

• To increase agricultural land

• To build new residential areas

• To change the water flow from Lake Okeechobee

• To create new tourist attractions

What is the main goal of the Everglades restoration project?

• To build new dams

• To redirect water flow back through conservation areas

• To increase tourism

• To expand urban development

Why is it important to keep the Everglades wetlands wet?

• To support agriculture

• To prevent flooding

• To maintain biodiversity

• To continue absorbing CO2

What happens if the Everglades wetlands dry out?

• They attract more wildlife

• They release CO2 into the atmosphere

• They become tourist hotspots

• They become more fertile