1. Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for 7 million dollars. John Doe IMPORTANT FACTS: Latitude & Longitude of Juneau: 58:23:19N 134:08:00W The coastal areas range in temperature from 60.6 F to 28.9 F, while the inland areas average is more extreme from 72 F to -1.5 F. Alaska’s oil production is 25% of the total U.S. production. Alaska is one-fifth the size of the contiguous U.S.; 488 times larger than the state of Rhode Island. 90% of Alaska is owned by the U.S. Government. The Tongass National Forest, at 16.9 million acres, is the largest national forest. Alaska is divided into boroughs, instead of counties or parishes. There are 16 organized boroughs and 246 recognized tribal governments. Let’s Learn It All Middle School Stately Knowledge Trading Cards © 2004-2005 Alaska is in the Alaskan Time Zone and 3 hours behind us. Four spot skimmer dragonfly is state insect.

2. Ponce de Leon, in search of the elusive fountain of youth, was the first European to explore Florida. John Doe IMPORTANT FACTS: Latitude & Longitude of Tallahassee: 30:27:25N 84:16:53W The temperatures across the state average in the low 80’s with moderate humidity. The growing season ranges from 100-200 days or longer. Florida produces 82% of the annual US production of citrus. Oranges are Florida’s top leading crop financially yielding $1,387 million in 2000. More than 44,000 commercial farmers. 10.3 million acres used for farmland. 4.7 billion pounds of vegetables produced in 2000. Let’s Learn It All Middle School Stately Knowledge Trading Cards © 2004-2005 Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone and is 1 hour ahead of us. Zebra long- winged butterfly is state insect.

3. Missouri is called the "Show Me State," because its people have a reputation for believing only what they see. John Doe IMPORTANT FACTS: Latitude & Longitude of Jefferson City: 38:34:19N 92:11:26W Temperatures in January range from 23.9 F in northern Missouri to 33.4 F in southern Missouri. Summer temperatures range from 78 F to 80.9 F. Missouri ranks #2 in number of farms. In Missouri, 29.8 million acres of land is used for agricultural purposes. It produced 4.4 billion in crops, livestock, poultry and aquaculture in 2002. Five percent of U. S. farms are in Missouri. Missouri exported $1.8 billion in agricultural products in 2002. Missouri ranks #5 in value of state agricultural exports. Missouri has 14.5 million acres of forested land. Let’s Learn It All Middle School Stately Knowledge Trading Cards © 2004-2005 Missouri is in the Central Time Zone just like we are here in Louisiana. Our time is the same. Honeybee is state insect.

4. Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean that together became the 50th state. John Doe IMPORTANT FACTS: Latitude & Longitude of Honolulu: 21:19:02N 157:48:15W State Tree: Kukui State average temperature: in July is 77°F, and in January 71°F Farmland covers about 40% of Hawaii. Sugarcane is Hawaii’s most valuable crop. Pineapples, grow mainly in Maui, are the second most important crop. Flowers and nursery products are also chief products. Hawaii grows coffee beans, bananas, and macadamia nuts. The tourist business is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Let’s Learn It All Middle School Stately Knowledge Trading Cards © 2004-2005 Hawaii is in the Hawaiian Time Zone and is 4 hours behind us.