Are You Ready for Summer in Florida?

Are you ready for summer in Florida? Test your knowledge of Florida facts by answering the following true or false questions and adding up your score at the end. Don’t forget to share with a friend!

1. It is against the law to sell a car without air conditioning in Florida. T/F

2. You can find fireflies in Florida. T/F

3. Florida is the most humid state in the nation. T/F

4. Florida has more miles of beaches than any state in the country. T/F

5. Florida has the longest continuous beach in the country. T/F

6. The official nickname for Florida is “The Alligator State.” T/F

7. Florida is the state most prone to hurricanes and lightning. T/F

8. Florida is home to the biggest waterpark in the world. T/F

9. Wherever you are in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of saltwater. T/F

10. Florida set the record for most consecutive days of sunshine. T/F

11. The flamingo is the official state bird of Florida. T/F

12. Sweet Tea is the official state beverage of Florida. T/F

13. Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world. T/F

14. Florida is the only place on the planet where crocodiles and alligators coexist together. T/F

15. You really can fry an egg on a sidewalk on a hot summer day in Florida. T/F

Answer Key: 

1. False

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. False (Long Beach, Washington is 28 miles long)

6. False (Sunshine State)

7. True

8. False (Tropical Islands Resort in Germany)

9. True

10. True

11. False (Northern Mockingbird)

12. False (Orange Juice)

13. True

14. True

15. False (Eggs must be heated to 144-158 degrees to be cooked)

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