Question

Which factors affect Florida’s climate? Check all that apply.

Florida’s distance above sea level
A)Florida’s distance from the equator
B)Florida’s limestone composition
C)Florida’s proximity to large bodies of water
D)Florida’s mining activities
E)Florida’s level of solar radiation

Answer 1

Correct answers: Florida’s distance above sea level (yes), A, C, and E.

- Distance above sea level — yes: elevation affects temperature and air pressure (higher = cooler).
- A (distance from the equator) — yes: latitude controls solar angle and seasonal temperature.
- C (proximity to large bodies of water) — yes: oceans and the Gulf moderate temperatures, add humidity, and influence precipitation and winds.
- E (level of solar radiation) — yes: incoming solar radiation (insolation) is the primary driver of climate.

Not selected:
- B (limestone composition) — no: rock type affects soils and groundwater but not the region’s overall climate.
- D (mining activities) — generally no: mining can cause local, small-scale changes (dust, land cover) but does not determine Florida’s broad climate.