Florida Everglades

Question 1

What are some features of the everglades?

Answer 1

Largest tropical wilderness in US
World Heritage Site
Wetland of International Importance

Question 2

Where is the water provided from?

Answer 2

Kissimee River

Question 3

How big is tourism there?

Answer 3

V. big, 1 mil. visit a year but it is unsustainable so eco-tourism is needed

Question 4

What are some physical features of the everglades?

Answer 4

CaCO3 underneath is integral to diverse ecosystem
Peat essential for decomposing plant matter
Florida Keys nearby is exposed portions of ancient coral reef built by plants and animals

Question 5

What is at risk?

Answer 5

Biodiversity - only survives in cycle of wet summer and dry winter
Mangroves, salt marshes, aquaculture

Question 6

What increases the risk?

Answer 6

Tourism & pop. growth

Question 7

What did the large scale preposition made by South Florida Council involve?

Answer 7

To solve economic crisis
Meet demand for increased tourist facilities
Large marina complex with range of housing
Infrastructure, shops, transport, schools
Beach replenishment

Question 8

What did the medium scale preposition made by South Florida Council involve?

Answer 8

Mining and aquaculture development

Several small marina complexes for tourists

Question 9

What did the small scale preposition made by South Florida Council involve?

Answer 9

Ecofriendly visitor centre to promote conservation

Small sustainable eco tourist developments having minimal impact on environment