Florida's Economy and Environment

The video tutorial provides an overview of Florida's diverse industries, including citrus, tourism, phosphate mining, ports, fishing, oil, and lumber. It highlights the economic significance of these industries and their global impact. The tutorial also covers Florida's sports industry and provides insights into various counties, encouraging students to explore and learn about these topics through reading and activities.

Which two industries make up about half of Florida's economy?

• Citrus crops and tourism

• Mining and fishing

• Lumber and oil drilling

• Sports and phosphate

What makes Florida's ports attractive to modern ship captains?

• Shallow waters and limited railroads

• Deep waters and numerous highways

• Cold weather and distant railroads

• Limited access and poor weather

What percentage of Florida's fishing industry is made up by shrimping?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 50%

Where was Florida's first oil well drilled?

• Miami-Dade County

• Collier County

• Orange County

• Broward County

What was the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

• Improved oil drilling safety

• Caused environmental damage

• Boosted fishing industry

• Increased tourism

What is a significant concern for Florida's lumber industry?

• Excessive tree planting

• Running out of trees

• Lack of demand for wood

• High cost of lumber

What is the main ingredient in most fertilizers that comes from Florida?

• Calcium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

Which Florida county is known for its solar power energy site?

• Charlotte County

• Glades County

• Lee County

• Orange County

What is a unique feature of Lee County?

• Largest solar power site

• Best shell collecting islands

• Famous for alligator wrestling

• Known for citrus farming

What is a major component of Florida's sports industry?

• High school leagues

• Local tournaments

• Professional teams

• Amateur teams