What type of ecosystem is the Everglades National Park primarily known for?
a) Desert
b) Rainforest
c) Wetland
d) Tundra
Answer: c) Wetland
Which state is the Everglades National Park located in?
a) Texas
b) Florida
c) California
d) Louisiana
Answer: b) Florida
What is the primary source of water for the Everglades?
a) Ocean currents
b) Underground springs
c) Rainfall
d) Glacial runoff
Answer: c) Rainfall
Which of the following animals is not commonly found in the Everglades?
a) Alligator
b) Panther
c) Bison
d) Manatee
Answer: c) Bison
The Everglades is often referred to by what nickname?
a) The Green Oasis
b) The Sunshine State
c) America’s Swamp
d) The Rocky Mountains
Answer: c) America’s Swamp
What type of vegetation dominates the Everglades landscape?
a) Pine trees
b) Cacti
c) Sawgrass
d) Redwoods
Answer: c) Sawgrass
Which invasive species has been a major threat to the Everglades ecosystem?
a) Bald eagle
b) Burmese python
c) American bison
d) Gray wolf
Answer: b) Burmese python
What is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States?
a) Yellowstone National Park
b) Grand Canyon National Park
c) Everglades National Park
d) Yosemite National Park
Answer: c) Everglades National Park
What is the main threat to the survival of the Florida panther, a species found in the Everglades?
a) Loss of habitat
b) Excessive rainfall
c) Overpopulation of prey
d) Lack of sunlight
Answer: a) Loss of habitat
The Everglades is an important habitat for which of the following marine animals?
a) Sea turtles
b) Penguins
c) Polar bears
d) Seals
Answer: a) Sea turtles
Which Native American tribe historically inhabited the Everglades region?
a) Cherokee
b) Navajo
c) Seminole
d) Sioux
Answer: c) Seminole
What is the primary purpose of water management in the Everglades?
a) Preventing hurricanes
b) Irrigating crops
c) Maintaining natural water flow
d) Providing drinking water to nearby cities
Answer: c) Maintaining natural water flow
The Everglades is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily for its:
a) Historical significance
b) Cultural diversity
c) Ecological importance
d) Architectural beauty
Answer: c) Ecological importance
What is the main reason for the decline of wading birds in the Everglades?
a) Overpopulation of predators
b) Loss of nesting sites
c) Lack of suitable food sources
d) Excessive rainfall
Answer: b) Loss of nesting sites
Which famous conservationist played a significant role in advocating for the preservation of the Everglades?
a) John Muir
b) Rachel Carson
c) Aldo Leopold
d) Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Answer: d) Marjory Stoneman Douglas
What natural phenomenon is responsible for the creation of the Everglades’ unique landscape?
a) Earthquakes
b) Glaciers
c) Volcanic activity
d) Slow-moving water flow
Answer: d) Slow-moving water flow
Which federal agency is responsible for the management and protection of the Everglades National Park?
a) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b) National Park Service (NPS)
c) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
d) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Answer: b) National Park Service (NPS)
The Everglades is part of a vast watershed that flows into which body of water?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Gulf of Mexico
d) Great Lakes
Answer: b) Atlantic Ocean
Which famous wetland bird species is commonly found in the Everglades?
a) Bald eagle
b) Snowy owl
c) Great blue heron
d) Peregrine falcon
Answer: c) Great blue heron
What is the primary threat to the health of the Everglades’ ecosystem?
a) Climate change
b) Wildfires
c) Soil erosion
d) Acid rain
Answer: a) Climate change
What is the approximate size of the Everglades National Park?
a) 500 square miles
b) 1,000 square miles
c) 2,500 square miles
d) 5,000 square miles
Answer: c) 2,500 square miles
The Everglades is often referred to as a “River of…
a) Grass
b) Trees
c) Sand
d) Rocks
Answer: a) Grass
What is the unique geological feature that contributes to the flow of water through the Everglades?
a) Waterfalls
b) Sinkholes
c) Aquifers
d) Limestone bedrock
Answer: d) Limestone bedrock
The Everglades is home to the largest continuous stand of what type of tree?
a) Redwoods
b) Mangroves
c) Sequoias
d) Palm trees
Answer: b) Mangroves
The formation of peat soil in the Everglades is influenced by the growth of:
a) Ferns
b) Algae
c) Sawgrass
d) Cacti
Answer: c) Sawgrass
What is the primary role of fire in the Everglades ecosystem?
a) Providing warmth to animals
b) Controlling invasive species
c) Creating pollution
d) Promoting desertification
Answer: b) Controlling invasive species
Which endangered species, often associated with the Everglades, is also the state animal of Florida?
a) American bison
b) Florida panther
c) Bald eagle
d) Loggerhead turtle
Answer: b) Florida panther
What is the primary reason for the decline of the wading bird populations in the Everglades?
a) Climate change
b) Overhunting
c) Pollution
d) Altered water flow
Answer: d) Altered water flow
The creation of the Everglades National Park was influenced by the efforts of which conservation-minded president?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Thomas Jefferson
d) Franklin D. Roosevelt
Answer: b) Theodore Roosevelt
Which river flows through the Everglades and is often called its “River of Grass”?
a) Colorado River
b) Mississippi River
c) St. Johns River
d) Kissimmee River
Answer: d) Kissimmee River
What is the primary function of the Everglades’ water conservation areas?
a) Recreation and tourism
b) Flood control
c) Agricultural irrigation
d) Controlling wildfires
Answer: b) Flood control
What is the main threat to the sawfish population in the Everglades?
a) Climate change
b) Habitat destruction
c) Overfishing
d) Disease
Answer: c) Overfishing
The “River of Grass” in the Everglades is characterized by slow-moving water that creates a:
a) Desert landscape
b) Prairie ecosystem
c) Mangrove forest
d) Wetland habitat
Answer: d) Wetland habitat
Which famous historical figure visited the Everglades and referred to them as a “vast, solemn, awesome wilderness”?
a) Lewis and Clark
b) Christopher Columbus
c) Ponce de León
d) John James Audubon
Answer: d) John James Audubon
The restoration of the Everglades often involves projects aimed at improving:
a) Air quality
b) Soil fertility
c) Water flow and quality
d) Geological stability
Answer: c) Water flow and quality
Which bird species is known for its distinctive call and can be found in the Everglades?
a) Bald eagle
b) Osprey
c) Roseate spoonbill
d) Swainson’s hawk
Answer: c) Roseate spoonbill
What is the primary reason for the decline of the Everglades’ tree islands?
a) Hurricane activity
b) Urban development
c) Overgrazing by wildlife
d) Excessive rainfall
Answer: b) Urban development
The creation of the Everglades National Park helped to protect a significant portion of the:
a) Appalachian Mountains
b) Rocky Mountains
c) Mississippi River
d) Florida Everglades
Answer: d) Florida Everglades
What is the primary function of the Shark River Slough in the Everglades?
a) Providing habitat for sharks
b) Transportation of goods
c) Natural filtration of water
d) Maintaining water flow
Answer: d) Maintaining water flow
Which flowering plant, often associated with the Everglades, is known for its striking pink color?
a) Sunflower
b) Lotus
c) Rose
d) Orchid
Answer: d) Orchid
The Everglades is home to the largest continuous stand of what type of forest?
a) Pine
b) Mangrove
c) Oak
d) Redwood
Answer: b) Mangrove
What type of geological feature is responsible for the slow movement of water through the Everglades?
a) Canyons
b) Glaciers
c) Sinkholes
d) Limestone bedrock
Answer: d) Limestone bedrock
What is the main purpose of prescribed burns in the Everglades?
a) To promote wildfires
b) To control invasive species
c) To generate revenue
d) To provide heat for animals
Answer: b) To control invasive species
The Everglades is often referred to as a critical habitat for which marine animal?
a) Manatee
b) Whale
c) Dolphin
d) Seal
Answer: a) Manatee
What is the primary human activity that has contributed to the decline of the Everglades’ health?
a) Recreational fishing
b) Mining
c) Agriculture
d) Logging
Answer: c) Agriculture
Which president signed the legislation that created the Everglades National Park?
a) Abraham Lincoln
b) Franklin D. Roosevelt
c) Theodore Roosevelt
d) John F. Kennedy
Answer: c) Theodore Roosevelt
What is the primary goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)?
a) To develop urban areas
b) To promote tourism
c) To restore and protect the ecosystem
d) To build a highway network
Answer: c) To restore and protect the ecosystem
Which Native American tribe has a historical connection to the Everglades region?
a) Apache
b) Seminole
c) Iroquois
d) Lakota
Answer: b) Seminole
The Everglades National Park is part of the larger:
a) Great Smoky Mountains National Park
b) Appalachian Trail
c) Everglades Ecosystem
d) Florida Peninsula
Answer: c) Everglades Ecosystem
What is the primary factor that distinguishes the Everglades ecosystem from other wetlands?
a) Temperature
b) Rainfall
c) Soil type
d) Water flow
Answer: d) Water flow
