Florida Geography

Which process forms karst features in Florida’s limestone?

• Lava erupting from active volcanoes
• Freezing of a permanent ice cap
• Dissolution of soluble rock by water
• Wind carving sandstone in a desert

Why can Florida’s land-area rank differ from its total-area rank?

• County counts determine every area rank
• Total area includes water as well as land
• Land and water have identical areas in every state
• Ranks are assigned alphabetically

In which Census Bureau division is Florida classified?

• East North Central
• South Atlantic
• Pacific
• Mountain

How did expanding railroads affect Florida during its development?

• They connected communities with markets and travelers
• They eliminated the need for ports
• They stopped all migration
• They turned wetlands into mountains

Which decade saw a major speculative Florida land boom?

• 1720s
• 1820s
• 1920s
• 2020s exclusively

What increased Florida’s military and aviation importance in the 1940s?

• The American Revolution
• The War of 1812
• World War II
• The Korean War of 1950 only

Which developments helped make Florida’s postwar housing growth possible?

• Air conditioning and improved highways
• A ban on air travel
• The removal of all electrical networks
• Glacial melting and mountain tunnels