Key Lago Quiz

http://thefloridakeys.com/about_the_keys.htm

1. How long are the Florida Keys?

Ans: 106 Miles

2. Name the ten keys highlighted at this site.

Ans: Key Largo, Islamorada, Long Key, Key West, Marathon, Big Pine, Tavernier, Grassy Key, Bahia Honda, Little Torch Key

3. Which key is known as the diving capital of the world?

Ans: Key Largo is known as the driving capital of the world

4. Briefly describe the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo.

Ans: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a spectacular underwater park. There is a nature trail inside the park. In the parks visitors center you are introduced to the underwater beauty of sea life

5. Describe parasailing. Explain what determines how high a rider can go. In
Which key is both smaller and less developed than its neighbors, and what is its best asset?

Ans: Long Key is the smaller and less developed than its neighbors. Its best asset is that it offers seclusion and ready access to activities on neighboring keys.

14. Name the first and second longest bridges in the Florida Keys.

Ans: The longest bridge is the 7-mile bridge; Long Key bridge is second

15. How did Marathon get its name?

Ans: Helping to build the tracks for a railroad in the middle of the keys, a worker commented that the job was a marathon

16. How many bridges connect the Florida Keys?

Ans: 42

17. Which bridge appeared in the movie True Lies?

Ans: 7 mile bridge

18. What is a botel?

Ans: a floating motel room with dockage for a guest’s boat

19. In addition to Marathon, which other key has a commercial airport?

Ans: Key West

20. What are the tiny, white-tailed deer on Big Pine Key called?

Ans: Key Deer

21. What attraction does Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary have for tourists?

Ans: People think it is the most spectacular coral reef in the Lower Keys. People enjoy snorkeling, skin diving, fishing, and