The Park is home to over bird species, 27 types of snakes and large numbers of alligators and crocodiles. Endangered species that live there include; the Florida Panther, of which only 80 remain, the Bottlenose Dolphin, and the West Indian Manatee.
Florida was established on March 3, and is the 27 th state to join the Union. Tallahassee is the state capital. Petersburg and Hialeah. As per U. Most of the land base of the peninsula is derived from sediments deposited during the interglacial periods of the Pleistocene when the majority of the ecoregion was repeatedly inundated over the previous 1.
One of the most distinctive topographic and physiographic features of the entire ecoregion is the Lake Wales Ridge, a ridge system that runs through the central portion of the ecoregion. Encompassing the highest point in the Florida peninsula, at feet above MSL, the Lake Wales Ridge represents some of the most ancient land in Florida, land that was derived from the forces of marine wind and wave action as ancient beach dunes and marine terraces.
Portions of the Ridge are thought to have remained continuously above sea level during the cyclic rise of marine waters during — if not substantially longer than — the interglacial periods of the Pleistocene. Even slight changes in the relatively flat topography can dramatically influence the kind of community that develops.
Several prominent ridge systems that run parallel to the coastlines feature generally infertile, moderately to excessively well-drained sandy soils. These deep sands are vitally important to the recharge of the Floridan Aquifer, a massive subterranean system of porous limestone from which the majority of Floridians derive their drinking water. Links to Completed Ecoregional Assessments. The northern parts of the state have a climate that's considered humid subtropical, while the southern portions including the Florida Keys are tropical.
Jacksonville, in northern Florida, has an average January low temperature of Miami, on the other hand, has a January low of 59 degrees F 15 degrees C and a July high of 76 degrees F 24 degrees C. Rain is common year-round in Florida.
The state is also prone to hurricanes. Wetlands like the Everglades are common throughout Florida and as a result, the state is rich in biodiversity.
It is home to many endangered species and marine mammals like the bottlenose dolphin and the manatee , reptiles like the alligator and sea turtles , large land mammals like the Florida panther, as well as a plethora of birds, plants, and insects.
Many species also breed in Florida due to its mild climate and warm waters. Florida has the fourth highest population of any state in the U. A large portion of Florida's population is considered Hispanic, but the majority of the state is Caucasian. South Florida also has significant populations of people from Cuba, Haiti , and Jamaica. Additionally, Florida is known for its large retirement communities.
In addition to its biodiversity, large cities, and famous theme parks, Florida is also known for its well-developed university system. There are a number of large public universities in the state, such as Florida State University and the University of Florida, as well as many large private universities and community colleges. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. They range from 0 to feet above sea level.
The highest elevations in the state are in the central highlands, which run down the center of the state. Florida is classified as a stable geological area.
This means that although some areas may experience tremors, severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes pose tremendously greater threats to Florida than do earthquakes. Flood prone areas in Florida are in either low-lying coastal areas or near inland rivers and lakes. Severe flooding problems can result from the storm surge developed as hurricanes approach the shoreline. Sand is being moved around by wind and waves. Evidence indicates a trend toward global warming.
Florida has an extended coastline and many major cities are near the coast. Any rise in sea level poses a threat.
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