Question

1 the florida everglades is like no other ecosystem in the world. much of the everglades ecosystem is a shallow, slow - moving river where different kinds of grasses grow in the water. alligators lie on mud banks in the sun, while large birds take shelter on islands of tall trees. because this ecosystem is so special, part of the everglades is now a national park that is protected by the united states government. this means the area cannot easily be built upon or changed in any way. this protects a large part of the everglades, but still allows many people to visit and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
2 the everglades may look peaceful and quiet, but this ecosystem is always changing. some of these changes are natural because they are caused by weather and other conditions. for example, sometimes during a bad storm, lightning will strike trees or the ground. this can cause a wildfire. many trees and other plants can burn before the fire goes out, and some animals can die or lose their habitat. although a wildfire can cause great change, ecosystems usually do recover. hurricanes can also cause changes in the everglades ecosystem. in 1992, hurricane andrew cut across southern florida. this dangerous storm went right through the
what would probably happen if the everglades werent protected by the united states government?
select one:
animal populations would increase.
more people would be permitted to visit.
ecosystems would recover more quickly.
houses and buildings would appear on the land.

Explanation:

The text states that the Everglades being protected by the US government means it can't be easily built upon. So, if not protected, building would likely occur.

Answer:

Houses and buildings would appear on the land.