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Florida's Land and Climate Answers

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Which factors that affect the Florida peninsula can result from human activity?

A
the formation of sand dunes and springs
B
the formation of springs and drilling of artesian wells
C
the intrusion of salt water and formation of sand dunes
D
the mining of phosphate and erosion of the coast
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A
saltwater intrusion and sinkholes
B
mining and coastal erosion
C
saltwater intrusion and mining
D
sinkholes and coastal erosion
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Palm Coast, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, have the same latitude.Which generalization can be made about the climate of these two areas?

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San Antonio, Texas, experiences more dramatic seasonal changes because land heats up and cools down more slowly than water.
B
San Antonio, Texas, experiences milder seasonal changes because land heats up and cools down more slowly than water.
C
Palm Coast, Florida, experiences more dramatic seasonal changes because water heats up and cools down more slowly than land.
D
Palm Coast, Florida, experiences milder seasonal changes because water heats up and cools down more slowly than land.
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Ava makes a diagram that compares a confined aquifer with an unconfined aquifer.

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X: contains the water table Y: found between impermeable rock
B
X: contains the water tableY: has water under pressure
C
X: found between impermeable rockY: contains the water table
D
X: has upper surface of water at atmospheric pressureY: has water under pressure
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Which factors affect Florida’s climate? Check all that apply.

A
Florida’s distance above sea level
B
Florida’s distance from the equator
C
Florida’s limestone composition
D
Florida’s proximity to large bodies of water
E
Florida’s mining activities
F
Florida’s level of solar radiation
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Felicity lists the factors that affect the shape of Florida.1. coastal erosion2. saltwater intrusion3. sand dunes4. mining

A
coastal erosion
B
saltwater intrusion
C
sand dunes
D
mining
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Mina finds out that a company is pumping water from an aquifer near her home. What can Mina conclude about the water being pumped?

A
The water being pumped is under a lot of pressure and comes from a confined aquifer.
B
The water being pumped is under a lot of pressure and comes from an unconfined aquifer.
C
The water being pumped is at atmospheric pressure and comes from a confined aquifer.
D
The water being pumped is at atmospheric pressure and comes from an unconfined aquifer.
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Florida is bordered by water on three sides. Which property of water helps moderate Florida’s coastal areas?

A
low specific heat, which results in fast, large changes in water temperature
B
high specific heat, which results in fast, large changes in water temperature
C
low specific heat, which results in slow, small changes in water temperature
D
high specific heat, which results in slow, small changes in water temperature
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Mr. Holloway uses these phrases to describe a factor that shapes Florida.1. stores material to fight against coastal erosion2. protects inland areas from storm surges and waves

A
aquifers
B
sand dunes
C
sinkholes
D
springs
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Falak lists the four events involved in the formation of sinkholes.W - Acidic rainwater dissolves the limestone bedrock.X - Large cavities form in the bedrock.Y - Natural holes and cracks become bigger.Z - The ceiling collapses due to the weight of sediment.

A
W, X, Y, Z
B
W, Y, X, Z
C
W, Z, Y, X
D
W, Z, X, Y
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Consider the diagram below.

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A
Florida is in a zone that receives the most solar radiation throughout the year.
B
Florida is in a zone that receives a moderate amount of solar radiation throughout the year.
C
Florida is in a zone that receives the least amount of solar radiation throughout the year.
D
Florida is in a zone that receives the most solar radiation half of the year and a moderate amount of solar radiation the rest of the year.
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Which factors affect the development of the Florida peninsula? Select four correct options.

A
coastal erosion
B
sinkholes
C
sand dunes
D
underwater earthquakes
E
aquifers
F
volcanic activity
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Use the map to compare the locations of points X and Y. Point X is Florida.Which of the following compares the temperature range of points X and Y?

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A
Point X has a larger temperature range throughout the year because it is coastal.
B
Point X has a larger temperature range throughout the year because it is inland.
C
Point X has a smaller temperature range throughout the year because it is coastal.
D
Point X has a smaller temperature range throughout the year because it is inland.

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