Map Elements
Florida Weather
Physical Features
Cultural Features
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100

The map element that shows directions (north, south, east, west)

Compass Rose

100

What are three types of severe weather in Florida?

Hurricanes, Droughts, Thunderstorms


100


2Identify Lake Okeechobee on the map.

Point to the correct spot. 

100

This tourist attraction is located in Orlando and has a mouse as a mascot

Walt Disney World

100

Name the city on the map.

Tallahassee

200

Measures how far north or south a place is from the equator

Latitude

200

What is climate?

The pattern of weather in a certain place for a long period of time

200

What 2 bodies of water is Florida surrounded by?

Atlantic Ocean and The Gulf of Mexico

200

One of NASA's field centers

Kennedy Space Center

200



You live in West Palm Beach and want to travel to St. Augustine. Which direction will you go?

North

300

Measures how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian 

longitude

300

What is an impact of a drought?

Crops and animals could die

300

Tiny islands off of the south coast of Florida

The Keys

300

Wetlands that are home to many of Florida's plants and wildlife

The Everglades

300

What does this symbol represent on a map?


Capital City

400

What is the purpose of a legend?

to explain the symbols used in a map
400

What is one reason why a thunderstorm is dangerous?

DOUBLE points if you can name more than one.

Too much rain can result in flooding

Lightning strikes can hurt people and cause fires

High winds can knock down trees and cause damage to buildings

400

What type of landform is Florida?

Peninsula

400

This city hosts a yearly NASCAR race each year

Daytona

400

What type of severe weather does this picture represent?



500

Helps you determine the distance between places on a map

scale

500

What do hurricanes bring?

heavy rainfall and very strong winds

500

Name a city in South Florida, Central Florida and North Florida (3 answers)

answers may vary

500

A family is taking a trip to Florida. Give 3 recommendations about things they can do. 

Answers may vary

500

Why does Florida have a warm climate? (2 answers)

it is close to the equator AND it is a low-lying state