What is the name given to water channels that are three to four feet deep in the Everglades?

• A. Slough
• B. Canal
• C. River
• D. Creek

Answer: (A)

Sloughs are the natural water channels that weave through the Everglades’ wetlands. They tend to carry slower-flowing water through swampy terrain, and their depth often falls in the range of a few feet, including three to four feet in many spots. This depth and natural, meandering character set them apart from man-made canals, which are engineered and typically have clearer banks and more controlled flow; from rivers, which are larger, more powerful, and define substantial drainage systems; and from creeks, which are usually smaller and shallower streams. The term slough captures the distinctive swampy, natural conduits that move water across the Everglades landscape.