Florida's Physical and Cultural Geography

Define geography

• people who travel for fun

• the study of Earth

• shapes that make up the Earth's surface

• narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water

Define straits

• the study of Earth

• people who travel for fun

• an area with common features that makes it different from other areas

• a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water

Define region

• a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water

• shapes that make up the Earth’s surface

• an area with common features that makes it different from other areas

• the study of Earth

Define landforms

• the study of Earth

• people who travel for fun

• shapes that make up the Earth’s surface

• a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water

Define tourist

• a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water

• a person who travels for fun

• the study of Earth

• shapes that make up the Earth’s surface

How does geography influence people?

(check all that apply)

• food choices

• clothing

• homes

• none of the above

What are the five regions of the United States?

• North, South, East, West, Midwest

• Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West, Southwest

• Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest, Midwest

• Lower, Upper, Middle, Left, Right

What are the three regions of Florida?

• Gulf Coastal Plain, Central Highlands, Atlantic Coastal Plains

• West, East, South

• Lowlands, Highlands, Midlands

• Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Straits

Which are common landforms found in Florida?

• hills

• lakes

• rivers

• beaches

Which describe the Everglades?

• It is home to over 1,000 plants and animals

• There are more than 350 kinds of birds

• It is a chain of lakes, rivers, and wetlands

• Marjory Stoneman Douglas thought it was one of the unique regions of the earth

• It is the only place crocodiles live