Ответьте на вопросы в конце текста. The Everglades is one of the American national parks situated in Florida. The tropical wilderness of the Everglades is a fragile habitat It has been under protection for almost 90 years and is a World Heritage Site as well as being a national park. 750 different species live on the site. 36 of which are threatened. The animals in the Everglades are of crucial importance to its survival. Thousands of years ago, tropical plant seeds were dispersed by migrating birds. The Everglades saw an explosion of biodiversity as new vegetation burst through the rich soil. Almost 1,000 plant species grow in the park today, and more than a million people trek out to see the Everglades every year. All of what is now Florida was once attached to Africa, but it migrated west over millions of years of continental drift. The hunk of limestone that makes up the peninsula was under water until around 125,000 years ago. Shells, sand and animal remains were deposited over decades, and created a flat, porous landscape that had the potential to hold a lot of water. Evidence suggests that the land has been flooded for at least 5,000 years. All of the moisture in the ecosystem quenches the thirst of animals and plant life through river flow and frequent thunderstorms. The Everglades is best explored from the water. Go on a guided boat tour or rent your own watercraft for an unforgettable experience. Visitors will find themselves surrounded by wading birds and enormous alligators. Take care to steer clear of the giant reptiles, as they have powerful bites and strong, agile tails that can shatter bones. Certified scuba divers can go underwater where the park meets the ocean. Here mangrove swamps are nurseries for a whole host of animals- sharks and other oceanic fish swim upstream to have their babies in the safety of inland channels. The young animals practise the skills they will rely upon later in life before rejoining the open sea. Florida's coast boasts more than 40 types of coral and 600 species of reef fish, but divers should be wwar of marine There is a network of predators. roads that run through h.ch the the Everglades, enabling visitors to reach the far corners of the park on foot. Hiking trails weave through the dry areas, along wvith wvaterside boardwalks for people to explore. Arachnophobes should watch out for occupied Spiderwebs stretching across the Path by the water's edge. And some coastal trails require hikers to paddle through submerged stretches, So be prepared tog get your feet wet. Pythons living in the park are not an urban legend. Thousands of super-sized Burmese pythons occupy the Everglades after escaping or being released from captivity This problem has been ongoing since the 1970s when hundreds of thousands of non-native snakes were imported for the pet trade. They are generalist fceders and will kill anything small enough to swallow. As Burmese pythons are some of the largest snakes on Earth, there is little that is not on the menu. Thankfully these foreign invaders do not pose much threat to humans in the park, In spite of all the media attention, you are unlikely to see a python during your visit. Visitors are at greater risk of being struck by lightning than suffering a fatal snake attack. 13 The Everglades is the largest national park in the USA 3) Not stated 2) False 1) True 14 In ancient times the territory of the park was covered with water. 1) True 2) False 3) Not stated 15 The best way to see the park is on foot. 1) True 2) False 3) Not stated 16 Visitors cannot see any wildlife during the tour. 2) False 1) True 3) Not stated 17 You should be ready to get wet and see spiders in the park. 2) False 3) Not stated 1) True 18 Now there are sixty thousand pythons in the Everglades. 1) True 2) False 3) Not stated 19 Pythons in the park are not dangerous to humans 2) False 1) True 3) Not stated