Growing Industries

Select the improvement in technology and transportation that sparked an interest in Florida's unique wildlife and sightseeing.

• Airplanes

• Bridges

• Construction

• Steamboats

Select the technological advancement shown

• Automobile

• Horse carriage

• Steamboat

• Steam engine

Select the major industry that is affected by Florida's climate and weather.

• Cattle

• Citrus

• Phosphate

• Timber

Select true or false.

"Industry" is the production and consumption of goods in a country or region.

• True

• False

Select the good produced in Florida that can be used to make paper.

• Citrus

• Phosphate

• Shrimp

• Timber

Select the answer that correctly fills in the blank.

Julia Tuttle is known as the "Mother of ________."

• Madison

• Melbourne

• Miami

• Monroe

Select the answer that correctly fills in the blank.

Dr. John Gorrie was inspired to create an invention to help ________.

• cool down sick patients

• freeze foods for transport

• keep foods cold

• make ice for drinks