Florida Geography

Why has Florida developed strong commercial ties with Caribbean neighbors?

• A barrier of permanent ice between ports
• A shared land border with Cuba
• Geographic proximity and long-standing migration and trade links
• Florida’s location in the Arctic

Why does irrigation planning matter to Florida agriculture?

• Soil never loses moisture in Florida
• Only forests use freshwater
• Crops need reliable and managed water supplies
• Irrigation has no effect on crops

What can happen when coastal land is heavily developed?

• Shorelines automatically move inland one mile yearly
• Natural habitat may be replaced by buildings and roads
• All storm damage disappears
• Coastal ecosystems always grow larger