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| lowland | An area of low, rolling hills and large caves in Northwestern Florida. |
| Coastal Lowlands | Florida's largest landform. It stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Marianna Lowlands | An area of low, rolling hills and large caves in Northwestern Florida. |
| Western Highlands | A hilly area located in Northwestern Florida. The highest point in Florida is located here. It is a hill that rises 345 feet in elevation. |
| Central Highlands | An area with hills and a large plain found in Northeastern Florida. Much of this region is covered by forests, lakes, rivers, and springs. Many horse farms are found in the southern part of this area. |
| Tallahassee Hills | A hilly area located in Northwestern Florida. |
| John Muir | One of the earliest environmentalists to write about the importance of nature. |
| elevation map | A map that shows how high the land is above sea level. |
| rural | The countryside where farm families live and work. |
| ancestor | A relative who lived long before you. |
| heritage | A way of life that is handed down from the past. |
| Pensacola | An historic city in Northwestern Florida sometimes called the western gateway to Florida. Located on the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Panama City | A resort city located in Northwestern Florida. |
| Tallahassee | The capital of the state of Florida. |
| population | The total number of people living in an area or place. |
| Gainesville | A city in Northeastern Florida that is the home of the University of Florida. GO GATORS!!! |
| Ocala | A city located in Central Florida. |
| St. Augustine | A Spanish settlement established in 1565. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. |
| Jacksonville | The largest city in Northeastern Florida. This seaport was named after Andrew Jackson. |
| Marjory Kinnan Rawlings | A famous author who wrote about the land and people of Northeastern Florida. |
| aerospace | A business in which workers make and assemble parts for airplanes and spacecraft. A very important business of the Central Region of Florida. |
| tourist | Someone who travels to learn about and enjoy other places. |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | A popular state park located in Central Florida. It is home to many kinds of animals and birds. |
| Orlando | The largest city in Florida's Central Highlands. It is a center for tourism and industry. |
| Tampa | A busy port city located on the west coast of Florida. It is the home of several colleges, including the University of Tampa. |
| Tarpon Springs | This city in Central Florida is the home of many Greek Americans. |
| Kennedy Space Center | The place from which United States space flights are launched. It is located on Cape Canaveral. |
| Cape Canaveral | A piece of land on the Atlantic Coast that sticks out from the coastline into the sea. It is the home of Kennedy Space Center. |
| cape | A piece of coastline that sticks out from the coastline into the sea. |
| humid | Air that is full of moisture. |
| urban | A city and the communities surrounding it. |
| metropolitan | A group of cities and towns right next to one another. |
| conch | A large sea snail. Also the name that people who were born in the Keys call themselves. |
| Miami | A busy resort and port city in Southern Florida. |
| Fort Lauderdale | The second largest city located in Southern Florida. This popular resort is known as the "Venice of America." |
| Fort Myers | A city in Southern Florida. This popular resort was the winter home of Thomas A. Edison. |
| Cape Coral | A city in Southern Florida that is located along the Gulf Coastal Plain. |
| Port Everglades | A port in Fort Lauderdale. It is the deepest harbor in the Southeast Region of the United States. Often called a "superport" because the largest ships can dosk there. |
| Florida Keys | A string of 43 tiny islands that are located in Southern Florida. These islands are connected by US Highway 1 (nicknamed the Overseas Highway). |
| Key West | An island city and port in Southern Florida. |
| Ernest Hemingway | Famous American Writer who lived in Key West. Some of his writings were about the people and places in Key West. |
| Northwestern Florida | Also known as the Panhandle. It has many uncrowded, white, sparkling, sandy, clean beaches and plenty of farmland. Floridians here enjoy a rural way of life and the cool climate of the area. |
| Northeastern Florida | Home to the cities of Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Saint Augustine. This region has many pine forests, many lakes and rivers, horse farms. |
| Central Florida | The most important farming region in Florida. The mild climate makes it possible to grow citrus and vegetables as well as raise cattle. It is also home to the Kennedy Space Center and Walt Disney World, the most popular tourist spot. |
| Southern Florida | Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the Florida Keys are a part of this region. It has many urban areas and a tropical climate. |
