Florida

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.

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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.

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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.

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Mia lives in a place that is usually sunny with frequent summer rains. For most of the year, it is warm and humid. Mia has never seen snow where she lives. In what type of climate zone does Mia most likely live?

• desert

• polar

• temperate

• tropical

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What type of severe weather would MOST likely cause you and your family to follow your evacuation plan?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

• Ice storm

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Our state can generate power for electricity and fuel from many of its natural resources. Which of the following is a Florida natural resource that could be used for generating power?

• Silicone

• Limestone

• Sunlight

• Phosphate

Florida's mines produce several different types of minerals. Which of these does Florida produce in large amounts?

• Phosphate

• Iron

• Gold

• Silver

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Which natural resource found in Florida is used to make glass and silicon chips?

• Phosphate

• Sunlight

• Limestone

• Sand

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Phosphate is an important resource in Florida. Phosphate is an important part of which of the following products?

• Computer chips

• Clay bricks

• Fertilizer

• Cement

There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

• Limestone

• Oil

• Water

• Phosphate

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