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Immigration & Florida Economy (L1&2)

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why might someone move to Florida?

a)
To experience extreme cold weather
b)
To avoid outdoor activities
c)
To be farther away from retirement communities
d)

Various reasons such as warm climate, beaches, outdoor activities, retirement communities, job opportunities or the diverse culture.

2.

How is Miami Dade county unique?

a)
Miami Dade county is the smallest county in the United States
b)
Miami Dade county is known for its extreme weather conditions
c)

Miami Dade county is unique due to its diverse population. More than half of it's citizens are not born in the U.S.

d)
Miami Dade county is located in the Midwest region of the country
3.

What are the most common languages spoken by immigrants in Florida?

a)

Spanish & Haitian Creole

b)

Chinese & Spanish

c)

Italian & French

d)
German
4.

What is Calle Ocho?

a)
Calle Ocho is a type of dance popular in Spain.
b)
Calle Ocho is a famous restaurant chain.
c)

Calle Ocho is a festival on 8th street in Miami, Florida.

d)
Calle Ocho is a historic landmark in New York City.
5.

What type of impact does immigrant workers paying 19 billion in taxes each year have on Florida?

a)

Economic

b)

Social/Cultural

c)

Political

d)

All

6.

What impact does this have on Florida?

Spanish and Haitain are the most common languages spoken by immigrants in Florida.

a)

Economic

b)

Social/Cultural

c)

Political

d)

All

7.

What type of impact does this fact have on Florida?

Taxes paid by immigrants helps the government provide services such as schools and roads.

a)

Economic

b)

Social/Cultural

c)

Political

d)

All

8.

How do immigrants affect Florida's Economy?

a)
Immigrants negatively impact Florida's economy by taking away jobs from locals
b)
Immigrants only contribute to the unemployment rate in Florida
c)
Immigrants have no impact on Florida's economy
d)

Immigrants positively impact Florida's economy by filling jobs and paying taxes.

9.

What traits does Florida have that attract businesses?

a)

Harsh weather conditions and over population.

b)
Limited access to transportation
c)

High crime rates and and a higher property value.

d)

Natural Resources, Coastlines, mild weather and many ports for trade.

10.

What is the meaning of diverse?

a)
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
b)
Having a single type or form
c)
Similar in nature or kind
d)
Consistent and unchanging
11.

What is the meaning of interdependent?

a)
Two or more things that are unrelated.
b)
Two or more things that rely on each other.
c)

Two or more things that are do not rely on each other.

d)
Two or more things that are completely separate.
12.

What is the meaning of import?

a)
To bring in goods or services from another country for sale or use.
b)
To cook food in the oven
c)
To delete files from a computer
d)
To export goods or services to another country
13.

What is the meaning of export?

a)
Transporting goods within the same country
b)
Sending goods or services to another country for sale or trade.
c)

Creating goods or services.

d)
Importing goods or services from another country
14.

What is an ethnic group?

a)
An ethnic group is a category of people who all have the same hair color.
b)
An ethnic group is a group of people who share the same favorite food.
c)

An ethnic group is a category of people who identify with each other, usually based on ancestry, language, culture, or nation.

d)
An ethnic group is a group of people who all live in the same city.
15.

What is a refugee?

a)

A refugee is a person who travels for fun and exploration.

b)
A refugee is a person who moves to another country for better job opportunities.
c)
A refugee is a person who chooses to leave their country for personal reasons.
d)

A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home land in order to escape war, trauma or a natural disaster.

16.

What is heritage?

a)
Heritage is a popular video game.
b)
Heritage is practices or characteristics passed down through generations.
c)
Heritage is a new technology for preserving food.
d)
Heritage is a type of clothing brand.
17.

When and where did the Space Industry develop in Florida?

a)

1928 Okeechobee, FL

b)

1976 in North Carolina

c)

1962 in Cape Canaveral, FL

d)

1962 Fort Myers, FL

18.

Why did NASA develop the Space Center in Florida?

a)
To avoid hurricanes
b)

Proximity to the equator, milder weather and the launch is over the ocean.

c)

So that a more diverse state has a chance to see spaceships

d)
To study marine life
19.

How the the Space Industry affect Florida's economy?

a)

The space industry positively affects Florida's economy through job creation, tourism, and technological advancements.

b)
The space industry negatively affects Florida's economy by draining resources
c)
The space industry has led to increased unemployment rates in Florida
d)
The space industry has no impact on Florida's economy