Florida Studies Week 1

Question 1

How did the image of the person on the state seal change?

Accepted Answer

It used to be a Western Plains Indian now it is a Seminole

Question 2

5 flags have flown over Florida. Which one is the only one that flew after Florida became a U.S. territory

Accepted Answer

Confederate States

Question 3

How does being known as the "Sunshine State" help Florida's economy?

Accepted Answer

Tourists from around the world want to come for vacation and spend money

Question 4

Which direction would you travel from either Alachua or Putnam County to get to Marion?

Accepted Answer

south

Question 5

Name 3 Florida state symbols, and tell how each is related to a physical feature

Accepted Answer

dolphin: is related to the water that surrounds Florida's peninsula, Old Folks At Home: represents the Suwanee River and waterways, orange juice: it is related to the tropical climate.

Question 6

What is Stephen Foster known for?

Accepted Answer

writing the lyrics for the state song: "Old Folks At Home"

Question 7

Moonstone is the state gem, and with Kennedy Space Center, is it any wonder? Why was it chosen?

Accepted Answer

Kennedy Space Center is the sight of many spacecraft launches

Question 8

How can we infer, did the people of Florida work together to solve the problem of manatees being endangered by boats?

Accepted Answer

Asked lawmakers to make zones on rivers where boaters must go slow

Question 9

Which county has the Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs?

Accepted Answer

Marion

Question 10

5 Countries have flown their flag over Florida before 1900. Which country did not ever fly its flag over Florida?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Florida Studies Week 1

Questions 10

Florida Studies Week 1

Questions 10