Weather
What is a hurricane?
A severe storm with heavy rainfalls and winds of 74 mph or more.
Where did the Calusa live?
in Southwest Florida
What is a midden?
A trash mound made of shells, bones, etc., often used as building sites.
What animals did the tribes eat? Name 3
bears, deer and turkey
What is precipitation?
Water that falls to Earth, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Where did the Apalachee live?
in Northern Florida
To have fertile soil means...
to have rich soil, good for farming.
The women were less likely to use bows and arrows because
What is drought?
A long period without rain
Where did the Timucua live?
Northeastern part of Florida
What is a palisade?
A defensive wall around a village.
Which tribe used stilts to keep the floor above the ground?
The Calusa tribe
What is a thunderstorm?
A storm with rain, wind, and lightning.
Where did the Tequesta live?
in the South (now Miami)
What is culture?
A way of life (clothing, food, tools, etc.)
Which tribe used bows, arrows and spears to hunt?
Tocobaga
What is climate?
Weather patterns over a long time.
Where did the Tocobaga live?
on the East side of Florida (Now Tampa)
What is an Atlatl used for?
to hunt. It's a spear thrower.
Which tribe used shells to make jewelry?
Calusa