Land & Water
What is the longest river in Florida?
St. Johns River
Everglades is called "River of Grass" , because of it is filled with sharp edged __________
Sawgrass
Severe tropical storm with winds over at least 74 mph forming over warm water
Hurricane
Capital of Florida and government center
Tallahassee
Florida is surrounded by water on three sides, this makes it a ___________
Peninsula
The _______________ region extend to Cape Cod Massachusetts. It also boarders the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Coastal
While _______ describes day to day air conditions,
_________ is the long term weather pattern.
Weather
Climate
Caused Orlando's population to doom dramatically
Disney World
Long, narrow coastal islands that protect the mainland from harsh ocean waves are __________ islands
Barrier
Harmful substances that pollute wetlands are known as
Pollution
Fast-spinning, funnel-shaped storm cloud touching the ground
Tornado
A collapsible hole created when underground limestone caves collapse is called a
Sinkhole
A thick arch of trees growing over roads in Northern Florida is called a __________ road.
Canopy
Rain that freezes into small balls of ice during thunderstorms is called
Hail
_____________ is a city that contains the most land and the highest population within a single city limit.
Jacksonville
Highest point in Florida
Britton Hill
Tear drop shaped areas of higher land within wetlands that support hardwood trees are called
Hammocks
Florida receives _____ inches of rainfall each year.
54
Name 5 cities in the state of Florida
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