WorksheetsImmigration & Florida Economy (L1&2)
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 38mins
Why might someone move to Florida?
Various reasons such as warm climate, beaches, outdoor activities, retirement communities, job opportunities or the diverse culture.
How is Miami Dade county unique?
Miami Dade county is unique due to its diverse population. More than half of it's citizens are not born in the U.S.
What are the most common languages spoken by immigrants in Florida?
Spanish & Haitian Creole
Chinese & Spanish
Italian & French
What is Calle Ocho?
Calle Ocho is a festival on 8th street in Miami, Florida.
What type of impact does immigrant workers paying 19 billion in taxes each year have on Florida?
Economic
Social/Cultural
Political
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What impact does this have on Florida?
Spanish and Haitain are the most common languages spoken by immigrants in Florida.
Economic
Social/Cultural
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What type of impact does this fact have on Florida?
Taxes paid by immigrants helps the government provide services such as schools and roads.
Economic
Social/Cultural
Political
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How do immigrants affect Florida's Economy?
Immigrants positively impact Florida's economy by filling jobs and paying taxes.
What traits does Florida have that attract businesses?
Harsh weather conditions and over population.
High crime rates and and a higher property value.
Natural Resources, Coastlines, mild weather and many ports for trade.
What is the meaning of diverse?
What is the meaning of interdependent?
Two or more things that are do not rely on each other.
What is the meaning of import?
What is the meaning of export?
Creating goods or services.
What is an ethnic group?
An ethnic group is a category of people who identify with each other, usually based on ancestry, language, culture, or nation.
What is a refugee?
A refugee is a person who travels for fun and exploration.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home land in order to escape war, trauma or a natural disaster.
What is heritage?
When and where did the Space Industry develop in Florida?
1928 Okeechobee, FL
1976 in North Carolina
1962 in Cape Canaveral, FL
1962 Fort Myers, FL
Why did NASA develop the Space Center in Florida?
Proximity to the equator, milder weather and the launch is over the ocean.
So that a more diverse state has a chance to see spaceships
How the the Space Industry affect Florida's economy?
The space industry positively affects Florida's economy through job creation, tourism, and technological advancements.
