One of the Most Important Ecological Roles of the Florida

question 40

Multiple Choice

One of the most important ecological roles of the Florida Everglades is that

• A) it is home to beautiful birds.
• B) it filters much of the water supply for Florida communities.
• C) many bacteria reside in it.
• D) nutrients can easily be leached to the lakes.
• E) tourists come to see it in large numbers.

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