What is the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp to Georgia?
A) It once served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire.
B) It was the site of the first settlement of Native American Indians in the state of Georgia.
C) It contains miles of inland waterways used to link parts of the state together for transportation of goods produced in Georgia.
D) It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species

Respuesta :

The correct answer is "D)    It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species". This area is a safe space for a variety of species since 1937. In that year, the federal government bought the property and, by an executive order from President Roosevelt, it was created the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Nowadays it is well known as a National Wildlife Refuge.

It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species

Further Explanation:

The Okefenokee Swamp is the shallow wetland straddling between the Georgia and Florida Line in the United States. Majority of students protected by Okefenokee National Wildlife and its wilderness. It is considered as one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia. It is the largest black water swamp. It was formed in the 6500 years ago and had an accumulation of Peat in the shallow basin. It has 90% of the swamps. The Suwanne river is the heart of the Gulf of Mexico. In the modern era, it is called as swampers. It is the part of forest eco-region. It supports coastline plain  Oaks, evergreen oaks. It has many species like carnivorous plants. It is home of herons, cranes. The population fluctuates with seasons and the water levels. It has numerous woodpecker, songbird species. The amphibians like frogs, turtle, toads. It is habitat for Florida Black bear.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Okefenokee Swamp

Subject: Social Science

Keywords:

Shallow wetland, Wilderness, 6500 years ago, Peat, swampers, woodpecker, Florida Black bear.

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