Florida Geography

Which two water sources jointly shape estuary conditions in Florida?

• Underground oil and desert sand
• Volcanic lava and rain only
• River freshwater and coastal tidal seawater
• Glacier melt and snow only

Why do winter temperatures differ between North and South Florida?

• Florida has the same latitude throughout
• Latitude and nearby water both influence climate
• The north lies closer to the equator
• Only the number of airports determines temperature

What does Florida’s reported total area of roughly 65,758 square miles include?

• Land and water
• Only freshwater lakes
• Only incorporated cities
• Only agricultural acreage

What was Florida’s land area in the 2020 Census geographic data?

• 53,652.17 square miles
• 12,000 square miles
• 65,758 square miles of land alone
• 100,000 square miles

Why are springs and sinkholes often associated with Florida limestone?

• Granite dissolves rapidly in every season
• Glaciers continuously excavate Florida
• Dissolved carbonate rock creates underground openings and water pathways
• The state is covered in active volcanoes

How does Florida’s low relief affect water movement?

• It prevents all surface flooding
• It can slow drainage across flat landscapes
• It creates permanent glaciers
• It forces every river to flow straight downhill at high speed