Florida's Economy Today
Florida is the ____ largest economy in the world.
16th
What does a Florida rancher do?
raise livestock like cattle
Where can you go in Florida to learn about the history of space flight?
Kennedy Space Center
The businesses at PortMiami bring in how much revenue?
43 billion dollars
Define Interdependent
more dependent on eachother
What makes Florida's geography ideal for companies?
Use the map:
What part of the state has phosphate mines?
north or Jacksonville
What is the most popular stop for tourists?
Walt Disney World
What brought Tallahassee and Sligo together?
music
A system used to distribute resources to meet people's wants and needs.
What makes an economy strong?
Businesses make money and many people are employed (making money).
Where is 75% of the United States phosphate produced?
Bone Valley
Everglades National Park
What is a sister city?
An agreement from two different cities in two different countries.
The goal is to learn more about the others culture.
a place along the coast where boats and ships can dock safely
What is the difference between macro and micro economies?
micro - focuses on individuals and businesses
macro - entire economy of the nation
36,000
diving
Why is trading important?
Different states/countries have access to different resources.
Define Export
List at least 4 industries that are housed in Florida.
agriculture, space industry, citrus growers, ranchers, fishers, health research, banking
What is phosphate used for?
used to make many chemical compounds included in fertilizer
Use the Map:
Which state park is near Orlando?
Wekiwa Springs
Name two things that have been exchanged between sister cities within Florida.
music, art, students
Define Import
something that is brought in from another country