Florida...the Land of Milk and Honey Quiz

Answer: The Everglades

One of the largest wetlands in the world is the Florida Everglades. Home to thousands of exotic birds, reptiles, and plant life, the Everglades is one of the most unique areas in the state of Florida. The primary feature of the Everglades is the saw-grass prairie which consists of low-lying fields of water, with over 10,000 small islands.

Answer: Flowery

In Easter of 1513, Ponce de Leon named the state of Florida 'Pascua Florida' which translates to "Flowery Easter". The name was given on Easter day and comes from the Spanish Easter tradition of the "Feast of Flowers". Even today, Florida is home to thousands of different kinds of flowers.

Answer: The Sunshine State

"The Sunshine State" has been the official nickname for the state of Florida since it was legally adopted in 1970. It was used on Florida license plates for many decades before it was officially adopted. It is a very fitting nickname for this sunny state.

Answer: Citrus fruit

Florida's climate makes it a wonderful place for growing citrus fruit of all kinds. Oranges, lemons, and grapefruit are grown in many parts of southern and central Florida. Citrus groves provide a primary export for the state and are an important part of the economy.

Answer: Hot, humid, with frequent rain

Summer in Florida is usually hot, humid, with frequent afternoon rain showers. Florida also has lots of electrical storms, hail, and tornadoes. The most dangerous weather phenomenon in Florida, however, are hurricanes which can devastate large areas when they hit. When it is not storming, the winds are usually gentle breezes or complete calm.

Answer: Key deer

A subspecies of the white-tailed deer, the Key deer is an endangered deer that is found in the Florida Keys. They are among the smallest deer in the world, with an adult male weighing less than 75 lb. (34kg) and standing less than 30 inches at the shoulder. These deer swim well and have very little fear of man.

Answer: Peninsula

The state of Florida is a peninsula which hangs off the southeastern coast of the United States. Florida is also one of the few US states that has a panhandle. Florida is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern side and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. Georgia and Alabama border it to the north.

Answer: The Coral Castle

The Coral Castle is an unusual structure made by Edward Leedskalnin. Made of large blocks of coral, these megalithic stones can weigh several tons apiece. Found in Miami-Dade County, it is a popular tourist attraction. Its eccentric creator made this edifice by himself and kept his secrets to himself.

It is often claimed that Leedskalnin discovered the secret of the pyramids. How he made this unique structure is not known.

Answer: True

St. Augustine is found on the northeast coast of Florida. It is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental U.S. This lovely city, founded in 1565, is one of Florida's most popular tourist attractions.

Answer: True

Many people are surprised to find out that this is true. With water on three sides, and multiple islands, the state has approximately 1,350 miles of coastland. The beaches of Florida are known throughout the world for their beauty and are visited by millions of visitors year around.