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Florida--The Sunshine State Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
101,231
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
3591
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (13/15), PurpleComet (13/15), Upstart3 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Florida was named by Ponce de Leon?


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Question 2 of 15
2. Florida's state motto is "E Pluribus Unum"?


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Question 3 of 15
3. What is the state animal? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. What is Florida's state insect? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. What is the state marine mammal? Hint


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Question 6 of 15
6. The state butterfly is the fluted swallowtail?


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Question 7 of 15
7. What is Florida's state freshwater fish? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. What is the state saltwater fish? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. What is the state saltwater mammal? Hint


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Question 10 of 15
10. What is Florida's state shell? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. Florida's state song is "The Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)"?


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Question 12 of 15
12. What is the state gem? Hint


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Question 13 of 15
13. Where is the Florida state fair held? Hint


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Question 14 of 15
14. Florida has the longest coastline in the United States?


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Question 15 of 15
15. Where is Florida's geographic center? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Florida was named by Ponce de Leon?

Answer: True

Ponce de Leon called the land "Pascua Florida" or "flowery Easter".
2. Florida's state motto is "E Pluribus Unum"?

Answer: False

It is really "In God We Trust".
3. What is the state animal?

Answer: Florida Panther

 The Florida panther is another name for the mountain lion.
4. What is Florida's state insect?

Answer: Zebra longwing butterfly

 The Zebra Longwing butterfly is a bad-tasting butterfly whose wing camouflage makes it hard to catch. Its yellow stripes make it hard to tell if the butterfly is coming or going.
5. What is the state marine mammal?

Answer: Manatee

 Female manatees hold the calf to their breast to nurse. It is often believed that sailors saw these animals from afar and mistook them for mermaids.
6. The state butterfly is the fluted swallowtail?

Answer: False

The state butterfly is the zebra longwing.
7. What is Florida's state freshwater fish?

Answer: Largemouth Bass

 The record for the biggest largemouth bass was 32 1/2 inches, caught in 1932.
8. What is the state saltwater fish?

Answer: Atlantic Sailfish

 A sailfish is similar to a swordfish, but with a large dorsal fin resembling a sail.
9. What is the state saltwater mammal?

Answer: Porpoise

 Porpoises travel in pairs or larger groups. They cruise just below the surface and rise to breathe about four times a minute.
10. What is Florida's state shell?

Answer: Horse Conch

 A Florida horse conch is a huge shell with bumps, spiral cords, and a pointed spire.
11. Florida's state song is "The Swanee River (Old Folks at Home)"?

Answer: True

"Swanee River" was written by Stephen Foster in 1851, named after the Suwanee River.
12. What is the state gem?

Answer: Moonstone

 The state stone is the agatized coral.
13. Where is the Florida state fair held?

Answer: Tampa

 It is held in Tampa each February.
14. Florida has the longest coastline in the United States?

Answer: False

Alaska has the longest. Florida is second with 1,350 miles.
15. Where is Florida's geographic center?

Answer: Hernando

 Hernando is twelve miles northwest of Brooksville.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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