Human-Environment Interaction in Florida - Week 3 Assessment

Human characteristics are a result of humans interacting with _______________________.

• the environment

• each other

• the climate

• other cultures

Hurricanes form over the ________.

• desert

• mountains

• ocean

• tundra

People depend on the environment to meet their needs.

• True

• False

What city in Florida was renamed after a former governor?

• Fort Myers

• Jacksonville

• St. Augustine

• Ponce de León

What natural hazard strikes Florida more than any other state?

• droughts

• hurricanes

• tornadoes

• wildfires

What adaptation to the Florida environment do humans not need to make?

• build houses to withstand hurricanes

• wear warm clothing to battle the cold

• put on sunscreen to avoid getting burned

• shield electronic equipment from lightning

Which city is the capital of Florida?

• Miami

• Tallahassee

• Jacksonville

• Orlando

Jacksonville was founded in 1822 close to which river?

• Mississippi River

• St. Johns River

• Miami River

• Hudson River

Miami is located at the mouth of the Miami River.

• True

• False

Which city is known for being a major vacation spot with many theme parks and water parks?

• Tampa

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

• Tallahassee