Climate Change Impacts South Florida Ecosystems

The video discusses ecological changes in a mangrove and buttonwood island environment. It highlights the impact of saltwater inundation on buttonwood islands, leading to the growth of red mangroves. The video also covers habitat changes due to uphill movement of freshwater plants and concludes with an observation of minnows in the area.

What happened to the small island of buttonwood mentioned in the video?

• It thrived and expanded.

• It was inundated and declined.

• It was relocated to another area.

• It became a tourist attraction.

Which species is responsible for creating the mangrove fringe on islands?

• Buttonwood

• Black Mangrove

• Red Mangrove

• White Mangrove

What is the main reason for habitat changes at Sugar Loaf?

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Uphill movement

• Increased tourism

What type of plants are forced to move uphill at Sugar Loaf?

• Saltwater plants

• Tropical plants

• Freshwater plants

• Desert plants

What was the final observation made in the video?

• A large fish

• A turtle

• A group of birds

• Minnows