Florida Facts
What is the State insect of Florida?
The Zebra Longwing Butterfly
What is the state animal of Florida?
the Alligator
The state flower of Florida is the...
Orange Blossom
Name the first explorer to discover North America
Christopher Columbus
what is the oldest city in Florida?
How is a consumable good different from a durable good?
A: A consumable good is not depleted when you use it (example: a house), whereas a durable good is depleted when you use it (example: gasoline)
B: A durable good is not depleted when you use it (example: a house), whereas a consumable good is depleted when you use it (example: gasoline)
C: There is no difference
D: A durable good is made of a better quality than a consumable good
B: A durable good is not depleted when you use it (example: a house), whereas a consumable good is depleted when you use it (example: gasoline)
A longer loan term length will lead to you paying ______ interest in total
A: More
B: Less
A: More
What organization provides a list of reputable companies that provide services, such as AC repair, in your area?
A: Your friend Billy from across the street
B: Facebook
C: Better Business Bureau
D: Craigslist
Which two websites can consumers use to report fraud or defective purchases?
A: The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue
B: I Got Scammed and How do I Scam Them Back?
C: Snowrider and TikTok
D: The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection and the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General
D: The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection and the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General
Why is having a high credit score important?
A: You will get a high five from your credit card company
B: You will be able to use your credit card in more countries
C: It will enable you to access more loans and better interest rates
D: It will make you more competitive for job applications
C: It will enable you to access more loans and better interest rates
What is the capital city of Florida?
Tallahassee
What is the marine mammal of Florida?
The Manatee
The Sabal Palm can grow near salt water, true or false?
True, they are very salt tolerant.
What country did Ponce De Leon sail from when he discovered Florida?
Cuba, in 1513
What islands are off the tip of Florida to the South?
The Keys
If you need an auto loan, a higher credit score will...
A: Help you obtain a higher interest rate on the loan
B: Make the car salesman refuse to sell you the car
C: Have no impact on the interest rate of the loan
D: Help you obtain a lower interest rate on the loan
D: Help you obtain a lower interest rate on the loan
Which answer choice best represents an advantage of buying a car outright with cash, as opposed to taking a loan out to purchase the car?
A: You get to boost your credit score with the purchase
B: You need to have less money upfront for the car
C: You do not need to pay any extra money in interest
D: You automatically are entered into a car refund program if there are any problems with it
C: You do not need to pay any extra money in interest
Which option best represents a strategy to save money when purchasing goods?
A: Buying used or store brand goods, comparing prices at different stores, researching when products go on sale
B: Going to the first store you see and buying the item that looks the coolest
C: Buying name-brand clothing because it's hip to be square
D: Conducting an internet search and buying the first product that you see
A: Buying used or store brand goods, comparing prices at different stores, researching when products go on sale
Which best describes how a credit card works?
A: The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and the purchase gets directly paid with funds in your checking account.
B: The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and then have the choice to pay the balance in full or a minimum payment each month.
C: The credit card company extends you a line of credit. This is free money that you can use to purchase the "stuff" that you need.
D: The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You then pay a small percentage of the cost of those purchases in one annual payment.
B: The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and then have the choice to pay the balance in full or a minimum payment each month.
What is an advantage of paying your credit card balance in full each month?
A: You pay only a small amount of interest
B: You have less of your credit limit available, therefore, less temptation to spend
C: You will incur only a small "paid in full" fee on your next credit card statement
D: You avoid paying any interest and fees
D: You avoid paying any interest and fees
What year did Florida become a state in the United States?
1845
Why do alligators sun themselves?
To warm up their body temperature because they are cold blooded animals.
Why did Ponce de Leon call Florida "La Florida"
Because of all the beautiful flowers
From which country did Pedro Menendez sail to come to Florida?
Spain, in 1565
What year was the city St. Augustine founded?
1565