Question 1: Which tree species thrives in Everglades pinelands?
A. white oak
B. slash pine
C. cork oak
Slash pines are well adapted to the elevated pinelands of the Everglades, thriving in dry, sandy soils above the surrounding wetlands.
Correct Answer: slash pine
Question 2: Which habitat type contrasts with Everglades pinelands?
A. Mangrove forest
B. Tundra
C. Coral reef
Mangrove forests in the Everglades form dense, water-adapted ecosystems that differ greatly from the drier, open slash pine woodlands.
Correct Answer: Mangrove forest
Question 3: What does Arbor Day primarily promote globally?
A. Tree planting
B. Mining
C. Bird hunting
Arbor Day encourages the planting and protection of trees worldwide to sustain habitats, ecosystems, and human well-being.
Correct Answer: Tree planting