Unit Test 1 Flashcards
Area of water surrounded by land on three sides
Peninsula
What is the big question?
How does Florida’s geography affect our lives
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather changes daily. Climate changes rarely
How many people live in Florida?
19 million
When it rains for a period of time
A drought
What are the 3 regions for Florida
The Uplands, The Atlantic Costal Plain, East Coastal Plain
What is the nickname for Florida
The Sunshine State
What is are sources of water
Fresh water, lakes, and springs
Rural-
Country like, quiet,lots of nature, farms, 30 min away from school
Suburb-
Outside of city, parks, houses,9 houses in 1 sq. mile,friendly
Urban-
Apartments, no parks, tall buildings, noisy, crowded, city