When did Spain formally transfer Florida to the United States?
Correct answer(s):
- 1821
Topic
Florida Facts
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How can barrier islands affect nearby coastal waters?
Correct answer(s):
- They buffer lagoons from direct ocean waves
What activity is important at Jacksonville’s seaport?
Correct answer(s):
- Cargo movement and logistics
Which broad international region is closely linked to Miami’s trade and culture?
Correct answer(s):
- Latin America and the Caribbean
Which set of industries commonly benefits from Orlando’s tourism economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Hotels, restaurants, conventions and transport
Which group of cities belongs to the Tampa Bay region?
Correct answer(s):
- Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Which city is a major Florida university and research center?
Correct answer(s):
- Gainesville
Which Florida city has a strong naval aviation connection?
Correct answer(s):
- Pensacola
What economic activities are especially associated with Fort Lauderdale?
Correct answer(s):
- Marine business and tourism
Which river crosses from southern Georgia into Florida?
Correct answer(s):
- Suwannee River
Which statement correctly describes Florida’s international land boundaries?
Correct answer(s):
- Florida has none
What waterway lies between the Florida Keys region and Cuba?
Correct answer(s):
- Straits of Florida
Compared with far southern Florida, what are winters generally like in North Florida?
Correct answer(s):
- Cooler
Which landscape is especially characteristic of interior Central Florida?
Correct answer(s):
- Lakes and sandy ridges
What combination best describes much of South Florida’s landscape?
Correct answer(s):
- Low wetlands and developed coasts
Why can water drainage be difficult in parts of Florida?
Correct answer(s):
- Much of the land is low and flat
Which Central Florida landform is a sandy elevated ridge?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Wales Ridge
Which rock type underlies much of Florida’s karst landscape?
Correct answer(s):
- Limestone
How can a sinkhole develop in limestone terrain?
Correct answer(s):
- An underground cavity collapses
What can bring groundwater naturally to Florida’s surface?
Correct answer(s):
- A spring