Everglades

The Everglades has lots of dark blue, zig-zag streams that get lighter the farther that you go. Little streams separate from the big stream. Also it has some rich green grassy land on the side that looks like moss.

How It Formed

How Everglades was made was it used to be clear water. Then, years later, the water level lowered and land from underwater was deposited on top of the water. Now today we have lots of little streams in the Everglades. Watch this animation!

Factors That Affect Its Climate

State Location: Florida

Elevation: 12.01 feet

Latitude: 26°N

Proximity to Water: On the Gulf of Mexico

During the winter solstice there is 1 hour and 13 minutes more sunlight in the Everglades than in Oak Bluffs.

During the summer solstice, there is 1 hour and 18 minutes more sunlight in the Everglades than in Oak Bluffs.