Florida's springs and manatees
Chapter 1
The geology of Florida's crystal springs
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Chapter 2
Biology of the gentle giant
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Chapter 3
The winter migration sanctuary
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Chapter 4
Protecting the future of Florida's giants
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Florida's springs and manatees
Ch 1 · The geology of Florida's crystal springs
dave Florida's Crystal Springs Geology
Limestone insulation keeping the springs a perfect seventy-two degrees for the manatees
Fun Fact
Spring water age: Some water emerging from Florida's springs has been underground for over 100 years.
Glossary
aquifer (noun)
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater. The Floridan Aquifer feeds Kings Bay, keeping the water at a constant seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit.
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater. The Floridan Aquifer feeds Kings Bay, keeping the water at a constant seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit.
Quiz
What is the name of the massive underground limestone reservoir that feeds Florida's natural springs?
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How many gallons of water must a Florida spring discharge daily to be classified as a 'first magnitude' spring?
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Approximately how many mapped natural springs are found throughout the state of Florida?