Seasonal Changes in Florida

Trees in southern Florida do not go through the same kinds of seasonal changes as trees in the northern parts of the country, for which of the following reasons?

• In southern Florida, temperatures are warmer.

• The trees in southern Florida have thicker trunks.

• The trees in southern Florida grow faster.

• In southern Florida, there is more rain in the summer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Every year during winter, Landon notices an increase in birds where he lives in Florida. He has learned that birds typically fly south for the winter. What can Landon conclude about why birds fly to Florida for the winter seasons?

• The soil composition is richer in Florida.

• There are fewer predators in Florida.

• The days are shorter in Florida.

• There is warmer weather in Florida.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In colder regions, the fur of some animals changes to white during winter months so that the animal can better hide from predators. Animals in Florida do not experience this type of seasonal change, for which of the following reasons?

• There are no predators in Florida.

• Animals in Florida are faster runners.

• Florida days are longer in winter.

• It rarely snows in Florida.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Why can students in Florida start planting seeds in their school vegetable garden earlier in the spring than students in Maine?

• The soil is richer in Florida.

• The weather is warmer in Florida.

• The days are shorter in Florida.

• The seeds are larger in Florida.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Plants that thrive all year in Florida do not do as well in the fall or winter when they grow farther to the north. What characteristic of Florida allows these plants to live and grow all year long?

• Florida’s climate is warm and humid.

• Florida is close to the ocean.

• Florida has only a few mountains.

• Florida has many flying insects.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Plants in Florida can often continue producing flowers and fruit later in the year than plants in northern states, for which of the following reasons?

• The temperatures remain high.

• Florida’s volcanic soil is richer.

• Florida has a drier climate.

• Things grow longer in higher elevations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Plants that grow in Florida can also sometimes grow in other places in the country, including farther to the north. What difference might you expect to see in those plants when they grow in Florida as opposed to the north?

• In Florida, the plant will produce deeper roots.

• In Florida, the plant will not need as much water.

• In Florida, the plant will not be attacked by insect pests.

• In Florida, the plant will grow more months during the year.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Jordan went on vacation to Virginia with her family in the month of November. She noticed that the trees and leaves were a variety of colors and had even begun to fall on the ground. Jordan has never noticed that with the trees in Florida. What can account for the differences Jordan has seen in trees found in Virginia compared to Florida?

• In Florida, there is a very small difference between the seasons.

• The trees in Virginia are given different types of soil fertilizers.

• In Florida, there is more rain in the summer than Virginia.

• Trees in Florida do not have leaves like other trees.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is true for Florida but not the northern states?

• The days are shorter in winter than in summer.

• There is less need for animals to migrate or hibernate in the winter.

• The weather is cooler in winter than in summer.

• There is less water available for plants to make their own food in the winter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6