Everglades Ecosystem and Air Traffic Control

What can happen to public services like air traffic control during a government shutdown?

• They receive extra funding.

• They might experience staffing shortages and closures.

• They become fully privatized.

• They operate with increased efficiency.

In the past, what was a consequence of air traffic controllers calling out sick during a government shutdown?

• New airports were built.

• Flights were rerouted to other countries.

• Ground stops and flight delays occurred.

• Pilots took over air traffic control duties.

Which of the following best describes the Everglades?

• A desert region in Arizona.

• A large tropical wetland in Florida.

• A mountain range in California.

• A dense forest in the Pacific Northwest.

What is a key goal of the restoration plan for the Everglades?

• To build more canals and dams.

• To introduce new animal species.

• To bring back its natural water flow.

• To convert it into farmland.

What unique type of soil in the Everglades helps capture carbon from the atmosphere?

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Peat soil

• Loam soil