Question 1: The largest tropical wilderness in the US is …
A Everglades National Park
B Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
C Olympic National Park
Everglades National Park, situated between temperate North America and the tropical Caribbean, is the largest tropical wilderness in the US. This subtropical environment hosts flora and fauna from both climates, featuring nine distinct ecosystems, including cypress, freshwater marl prairie, and mangrove.
Correct Answer: Everglades National Park
Question 2: The water of which lake feeds the Everglades?
A Crescent Lake
B Lake Oconee
C Lake Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida, spans 730 square miles. It is a shallow lake with an average depth of 9 feet and serves as the primary source of water for the Everglades, creating the ‘River of Grass’ ecosystem.
Correct Answer: Lake Okeechobee
Question 3: Which wading bird (also found in the Everglades) did the ancient Egyptians believe was their god reincarnated?
A Great blue heron
B Roseate spoonbill
C White ibis
The white ibis, a common wading bird in the Everglades, was believed by the ancient Egyptians to be the reincarnation of their god Thoth, the deity of wisdom and learning. This bird, with its distinctive long, curved beak, thrives in the Everglades’ unique ecosystem.
Correct Answer: White ibis