Lesson 4 Study Material

peninsula

• - a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller cities and towns that surround it

• - a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

• - a measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile

• - a storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that develops over the ocean and moves toward land

Answer explanation

peninsula - a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

hurricane

• - a storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that develops over the ocean (warm water) and moves toward land

• - a measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile

• - a low area of land that is covered by water at least part of the yea

• - the practice of traveling for pleasure or the business of providing service, such as hotels and entertainment, to people who are traveling for fun

Answer explanation

hurricane - a storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that develops over the ocean and moves toward land

population density

• - a measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile

• - a group of people in a country who share a unique culture and identity

• - the money that people and businesses pay to the government to support its functions

• - the practice of traveling for pleasure or the business of providing service, such as hotels and entertainment, to people who are traveling for fun

Answer explanation

population density - a measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile

metropolitan areas

• - a measure of how many people live in a given area, such as a square mile

• - a person who starts, organizes and manages a business

• - a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller cities and towns that surround it

• - the practice of traveling for pleasure or the business of providing service, such as hotels and entertainment, to people who are traveling for fun

Answer explanation

metropolitan areas - a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller cities and towns that surround it

What type of features are the basis for Florida's nicknames?

• Geographic features

• Economic features

• Political features

• Historic features

Florida has some physical features that are bodies of water such as:

• Atlantic Ocean (to the east of Florida)

• Pacific Ocean

• Lake Okeechobee

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi River

Another physical feature in Florida is the ______________. This is a vast wetland that covers more than 4,000 square miles in the southern tip of Florida, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. (tip - capitalize the answer as it is a proper noun)

Most of Florida’s cities are located along the _________. Throughout history, people have settled near water. Oceans and rivers offer an easy way to move people and goods.

• mountains

• coast

• island

• waterfall

A major industry in Florida is _________. This industry attracts people from all over the world to visit our theme parks, beaches, and other activities that people engage in for vacation.