Florida Geology
Of the 3 main types of rocks, ________ rocks are layered rocks that form from the consolidation of pre-existing rocks or once-living organisms. Limestone is an example.
Sedimentary
This magnitude of spring corresponds to a flow rate of 1-10 cfs.
3
About __% of the water Floridians use each day is sprinkled on their lawns.
50%
Water withdrawn, treated and delivered to service area within SJRWMD by privately and publicly owned water supply utilities is defined as ________.
Public Supply
What actor said: (2000) “Wilson!”
Tom Hanks in Castaway
Name of the formation that makes up the intermediate confining unit throughout most of the state.
Hawthorn Group
"OFW" is a special designation applied to certain waters in the state of Florida designated worthy of special protection. What does OFW stand for?
Outstanding Florida Water
SJRWMD watering restrictions designate that homes with even numbered addresses may water their landscapes on _____ and _____ .
Thursday/Sunday
_____ water is wastewater that has been treated to remove harmful substances and organisms. Look for the purple pipes.
Reclaimed (water reuse)
What is the state flower of Florida?
Orange Blossom
Pangea
This district spring is an Outstanding Florida Spring and designated manatee refuge. On January 21, 2024, a record breaking 932 manatees were counted in the spring run.
Blue Spring (Volusia)
SJRWMD watering restrictions designate that should water for no more than 1 hour per zone, only when needed and not between the hours of ___ and ___.
10am to 4 pm
The District's well plugging program assures the quantity and quality of groundwater by detecting and evaluating these type of wells.
Artesian (Free-flowing)
Name the river that carved the Grand Canyon.
Colorado River
This unit separates the Upper Floridan aquifer from the Lower Floridan aquifer.
Middle Confining Unit
This lake forms the headwaters of the Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes.
Lake Apopka
_________ is a certification program for homes and commercial buildings that use less water in landscape, irrigation systems and indoors.
Florida Water Star
What does NFSEG stand for?
North Florida Southeast Georgia
What is at an average distance of 238,857 miles from the Earth?
The Moon
This feature approximates an ancient shoreline when sea levels were much higher, and separates the Northern highlands from the Gulf Coastal Lowlands.
Cody Escarpment
Name 1 of the 3 lagoons that comprise the Indian River Lagoon.
Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, Indian River
Through this district program, local governments and small utilities can apply for cost-share rebates on eligible outdoor water-saving items or services.
Water conservation rebate program
This recharge project will divert up to 10 million gallons per day of water to discharge into Alligator Creek.
Black Creek Project
This national park has 5 entrances: 3 in Montana and 2 in Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park