Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is unique because it's the only place in the world where these two large predators coexist.
Answer: What are alligators and crocodiles?
Florida’s official nickname
What is Sunshine State? The sun shines in Florida approximately 230 days each year. In 1970, the state legislature adopted the nickname.
What U.S. holiday, observed on the last Monday in May, honors those who died while serving in the military?
Memorial Day
This woman, often called the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.
A. Coretta Scott King
B. Sojourner Truth
C. Rosa Parks
D. Harriet Tubman
C. Rosa Parks
March leaves like a lamb, but it comes in like this animal.
What is a lion? Fall and spring are transitional months with huge swings in temperatures. March comes in as winter (lion) and leaves as spring (lamb), but the proverb originally referred to the constellations and astrology—Leo the lion and Aries the lamb.
These concentrated liquid plant extracts, including lemon, lavender, and peppermint, are used in natural cleaning solutions.
What are essential oils? You can find instructions for their use on the internet.
Which endangered species of big cat lives in the Everglades?
A. Bobcat
B. Cougar
C. Panther
D. Jaguar
C. Panther (more specifically the Florida Panther)
One of two states whose population surpasses Florida’s
What is California or Texas? Several years ago, New York was ranked higher than Florida, but the COVID-19 exodus from New York boosted Florida’s population.
This traditional holiday celebrated on May 1st is known for dancing around a pole and welcoming spring.
A. Arbor Day
B. May Day
C. Spring Equinox
D. Flower Fest
B. May Day
Known as the "Mother of Modern Nursing," she revolutionized healthcare during the Crimean War.
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Mary Seacole
D. Dorothea Dix
B. Florence Nightingale
We sometimes describe heavy rains by saying that it’s raining these two animals.
What are cats and dogs? The expression’s origin is unknown, but some suspect it is a reference to Jonathan Swift’s satirical poem “A Description of a City Shower,” published in 1710.
If you have streaks when you clean windows or mirrors, use these instead of paper towels or cleaning cloths.
What are coffee filters? Cheap, white coffee filters are lint-free, so there’s a double benefit of no lint and no streaks.
Which of these birds is commonly seen wading through Everglades marshes?
A. Roadrunner
B. Great blue heron
C. Peregrine falcon
D. Snowy owl
B. Great blue heron
Sport played by the Orlando Magic
What is basketball? The NBA team is currently in its 36th season.
Which famous American pilot completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in May 1927?
A. Amelia Earhart
B. Howard Hughes
C. Chuck Yeager
D. Charles Lindbergh
D. Charles Lindbergh
Which legendary redheaded comedian and actress was a trailblazer in television and the proud mother of two children, including actress Lucie Arnaz?
A. Mary Tyler Moore
B. Doris Day
C. Carol Burnett
D. Lucille Ball
D. Lucille Ball
This meteorological term applies to rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
What is precipitation? The most common form of precipitation is rain.
Put an open container of this in your refrigerator to keep it smelling fresh.
What is baking soda? It will absorb smells for up to three months before needing to be disposed of.
What tree, often found in swampy parts of the Everglades, is known for its “knees”?
A. Oak
B. Cypress
C. Mangrove
D. Pine
B. Cypress
The crop Florida provides the United States with around 43 percent of
What are oranges? It trails California, which provides the country with 54 percent annually.
Which annual horse race, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," takes place on the first Saturday in May?
Kentucky Derby
This mother of six became the First Lady of the United States and was known for her literacy campaigns and white hair.
A. Hillary Clinton
B. Laura Bush
C. Barbara Bush
D. Mamie Eisenhower
C. Barbara Bush
When lightning strikes, it allows this gas to combine with oxygen to help plants grow.
What is nitrogen? When oxygen and nitrogen combine, it helps plants absorb nitrogen better. Nitrogen is a component of fertilizer; it’s the N in NPK, along with phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
Place the slices of this citrus fruit in your garbage disposal for a quick way to freshen it.
What is lemon? Run the disposal for a few seconds, and your entire kitchen will smell fresh.
Which Native American tribe has historic and cultural ties to the Everglades region?
A. Apache
B. Cherokee
C. Seminole
D. Sioux
C. Seminole
Entity that owns Cape Canaveral
What is the U.S. Air Force? Most people think NASA owns it. Its full name is Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It was previously known as Cape Canaveral and then Kennedy Space Air Force Station before it reverted to Cape Canaveral.
What flower is traditionally associated with Mother's Day in the United States?
A. Lily
B. Carnation
C. Rose
D. Tulip
B. Carnation
Which pioneering scientist was not only the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but also the mother of a daughter who later won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
A. Rosalind Franklin
B. Lise Meitner
C. Marie Curie
D. Irene Joliot-Curie
C. Marie Curie
Marie Curie won Nobel Prizes in both Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911). Her daughter, Irène Joliot-Curie, followed in her footsteps and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935—making them a rare mother-daughter Nobel legacy.
Of lightning and thunder, it’s the one that causes the other.
What is lightning (causes thunder)? Lightning heats the air and causes it to expand and contract, creating a sound wave. You see lightning a few seconds before you hear thunder because sound moves slower than light.
Use this to remove dust from a lampshade easily.
What is a lint roller? It’s much faster than going over the lampshade multiple times with a dust cloth, particularly if you have cats.
What is the nickname often given to the slow-moving waters of the Everglades?
A. The Silver Stream
B. River of Grass
C. Lazy River
D. Bayou Breeze
B. River of Grass
The two back-to-back Hurricanes that hit Florida in October 2024
What are Helene and Milton? The one-two punch of the hurricanes wreaked havoc on the Sunshine State, with storm surges up to 10 feet and mountains of sand left behind.
Which important health awareness campaign is observed in the month of May to encourage sun safety and early detection?
A. Heart Health Awareness Month
B. Skin Cancer Awareness Month
C. Lung Cancer Awareness Month
D. UV Protection Month
B. Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month to promote prevention and early detection of the most common type of cancer in the United States. Wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and avoiding tanning beds are key prevention tips.
Which U.S. First Lady was known for her “Just Say No” campaign and as a strong mother figure?
A. Barbara Bush
B. Nancy Reagan
C. Betty Ford
D. Pat Nixon
B. Nancy Reagan
One of the forefathers of meteorology, this ancient Greek wrote Meteorologica around 340 BC.
Who is Aristotle? We generally think of Aristotle as a philosopher, but he wrote the oldest comprehensive book on the subject of weather.
To disinfect dirty, washable toys, run them through this.
What is the dishwasher? Run them on the gentle cycle and skip the heated dry cycle.