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North Miami is geographically situated in the southern portion of Miami-Dade County, immediately south of the City of Miami.
Answer: False
The provided information indicates North Miami is located in northeast Miami-Dade County, approximately 10 miles north of the City of Miami, not directly south.
North Miami is considered a distinct metropolitan area separate from the larger Miami metropolitan region.
Answer: False
North Miami is an integral part of the larger Miami metropolitan area, not a separate metropolitan region.
North Miami's total area is primarily composed of land, with water bodies making up less than 5% of its total area.
Answer: False
Water bodies constitute approximately 15.32% of North Miami's total area, which is significantly more than 5%.
The highest elevation point in North Miami is approximately 13 feet above sea level.
Answer: False
The average elevation is 13 feet, but the highest elevation point reaches 42 feet above sea level.
North Miami observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) year-round.
Answer: False
North Miami observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) during standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during daylight saving time.
North Miami's climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate, characterized by very cold winters.
Answer: False
North Miami has a tropical monsoon climate ('Am'), characterized by hot summers and warm, dry winters, not very cold winters.
In January, the average daily minimum temperature in North Miami is typically below freezing.
Answer: False
The average daily minimum temperature in January is approximately 62°F (17°C), which is well above freezing.
June and September are among the months with the highest average precipitation in North Miami.
Answer: True
June, August, and September are identified as months with the highest average precipitation in North Miami.
North Miami is bordered by the Everglades to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Answer: False
North Miami is bordered by Opa-locka to the west and Biscayne Bay to the east. The Everglades are further west, and the Atlantic Ocean is east of the barrier islands.
Which body of water does North Miami border, and what major university campus is located there?
Answer: Biscayne Bay; Florida International University (FIU) Biscayne Bay Campus
North Miami lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University (FIU).
Which of the following is NOT listed as a surrounding area or border for North Miami?
Answer: The Florida Everglades
North Miami is bordered by Opa-locka, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, and Biscayne Bay. The Florida Everglades are located further west and are not direct borders.
North Miami's climate is classified under the Köppen system as 'Am', which corresponds to:
Answer: Tropical monsoon climate
The 'Am' classification in the Köppen climate system denotes a tropical monsoon climate.
Which months typically experience the highest average rainfall in North Miami?
Answer: June, August, September
June, August, and September are typically the months with the highest average precipitation in North Miami.
What is the approximate average elevation of North Miami above sea level?
Answer: 13.0 feet
The average elevation of North Miami is approximately 13.0 feet (3.96 meters) above sea level.
Prior to its incorporation, the area that would become North Miami was originally known as the Town of Biscayne Bay.
Answer: False
The area was originally known as the "Town of Arch Creek" before its incorporation as the "Town of Miami Shores."
The area that is now North Miami was first settled in the early 1900s.
Answer: False
The area was first settled in 1890, not the early 1900s.
The Military Trail, established in 1856, was the first roadway created in Dade County and passed through the area that would become North Miami.
Answer: True
The Military Trail, cut in 1856, is recognized as the first roadway in Dade County and traversed the region that later developed into North Miami.
Charles J. Ihle, the first pioneer in the Arch Creek area, primarily cultivated citrus fruits.
Answer: False
Charles J. Ihle cultivated a variety of crops including shallots, squashes, bananas, sugar cane, pineapples, lemons, guavas, and tomatoes, not primarily citrus fruits.
By 1905, the community hub around the Arch Creek Railroad Depot included a hospital and a bank.
Answer: False
By 1905, the community hub around the Arch Creek Railroad Depot included a post office, a school, and by 1912, eighteen homes, a church, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and tomato packing houses. A hospital and bank are not mentioned for this period.
The digging of the Biscayne Canal in 1924, prompted by the Florida land boom, improved soil moisture for farming in the area.
Answer: False
While the canal improved land drainage for development, it caused the soil to lose moisture, making farming less profitable.
North Miami was first incorporated as a town in 1931 under the name "Town of North Miami."
Answer: False
North Miami was first incorporated as the "Town of Miami Shores" in 1926. It was renamed the "Town of North Miami" in 1931.
The September 1926 hurricane had minimal impact on North Miami, allowing development to continue largely uninterrupted.
Answer: False
The 1926 hurricane was devastating, bursting the real estate land speculation bubble and causing significant financial difficulties, although the community recovered.
A Florida Supreme Court decision in 1931 led to the expansion of North Miami's boundaries to include seven miles of Atlantic oceanfront property.
Answer: False
A Florida Supreme Court decision in 1931 resulted in seven miles of Atlantic oceanfront property being removed from the town's limits, not added.
The name change from "Town of Miami Shores" to "Town of North Miami" occurred because developers chose the new name for a separate project.
Answer: False
The name change occurred because developers named a separate project "Village of Miami Shores," prompting the Legislature to abolish the original name, leading the local population to choose "Town of North Miami."
What sequence correctly represents the historical names and incorporation status of North Miami?
Answer: Town of Arch Creek -> Town of Miami Shores -> Town of North Miami (1931) -> City of North Miami (1953)
The historical progression was: originally known as Town of Arch Creek, incorporated as Town of Miami Shores (1926), renamed Town of North Miami (1931), and reincorporated as City of North Miami (1953).
What was the primary consequence of digging the Biscayne Canal in 1924 for the Arch Creek farming community?
Answer: It improved land drainage for development but reduced soil moisture for farming.
The Biscayne Canal improved land drainage for development purposes but led to a reduction in soil moisture, negatively impacting farming.
What significant event occurred in September 1926 that impacted the newly incorporated Town of Miami Shores?
Answer: A devastating hurricane burst the real estate land speculation bubble.
The severe hurricane in September 1926 significantly impacted the Town of Miami Shores by bursting the real estate speculation bubble that had fueled its development.
The first roadway in Dade County, the Military Trail, was cut through the area in what year?
Answer: 1856
The Military Trail, recognized as the first roadway in Dade County, was established in 1856.
North Miami operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, with the Mayor directly managing city operations.
Answer: False
North Miami operates under a Council-Manager form of government, where the City Manager oversees operations, not the Mayor directly.
North Miami adopted a City Manager form of government upon its reincorporation as a city in 1953.
Answer: True
Upon reincorporation as a city in 1953, North Miami adopted a City Manager form of government as part of its new charter.
North Miami is recognized for its significant Haitian-American population, and Josaphat Celestin was the first female Haitian American mayor.
Answer: False
While North Miami has a significant Haitian-American population, Josaphat Celestin was the first Haitian American mayor, and Lucie Tondreau was the first female Haitian American mayor.
Lucie Tondreau, a former mayor of North Miami, was removed from office due to allegations of financial mismanagement.
Answer: True
Lucie Tondreau was suspended from office in 2014 facing allegations of mortgage fraud, which led to her removal and subsequent prison sentence.
North Miami employs which form of government?
Answer: Council-Manager
North Miami operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
Who are the current Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Manager of North Miami as listed in the source?
Answer: Mayor Alix Desulme, Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin, City Manager Rasha Cameau
The source lists Mayor Alix Desulme, Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin, and City Manager Rasha Cameau.
When North Miami was reincorporated as a city in 1953, what key change was made to its governance?
Answer: A City Manager was appointed to oversee city policies and operations.
The reincorporation as a city in 1953 included the adoption of a charter establishing a City Manager to oversee city policies and operations.
Who was the first Haitian American mayor of North Miami?
Answer: Josaphat Celestin
Josaphat Celestin was elected as the first Haitian American mayor of North Miami in 2001.
What happened to Mayor Lucie Tondreau in 2014?
Answer: She was suspended from office facing mortgage fraud allegations.
In May 2014, Mayor Lucie Tondreau was suspended from her office due to allegations and subsequent charges related to mortgage fraud.
As of the 2020 U.S. Census, North Miami's population exceeded 70,000 residents.
Answer: False
The 2020 U.S. Census recorded North Miami's population at 60,191 residents, which is below 70,000.
Post-World War II, North Miami experienced a population decline due to economic hardship.
Answer: False
Post-World War II, North Miami experienced significant population growth due to an influx of veterans and families, leading to extensive development.
Between 2000 and 2010, North Miami experienced a significant population increase of over 10%.
Answer: False
North Miami experienced a population decrease of 1.8% between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
According to the 2020 census, the majority of North Miami's population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Answer: False
In the 2020 census, the largest demographic category was Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) at 50.50%, while Hispanic or Latino identification was 33.81%.
In 2000, over half of North Miami's population lived below the poverty line.
Answer: False
In 2000, 23.9% of North Miami's population lived below the poverty line, not over half.
French Creole was the most commonly spoken first language in North Miami in 2000.
Answer: False
In 2000, English was the most commonly spoken first language (35.50%), followed by French Creole (33.28%) and Spanish (24.89%).
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, what was North Miami's population, and how did it rank within Miami-Dade County?
Answer: 60,191 residents, ranking 7th largest.
The 2020 U.S. Census reported North Miami's population as 60,191, making it the seventh-largest city in Miami-Dade County.
What demographic trend characterized North Miami in the period following World War II?
Answer: A substantial influx of veterans and families, leading to significant growth and development.
Following World War II, North Miami experienced substantial growth driven by an influx of veterans and their families, spurring home construction and development.
What was the median household income in North Miami in the year 2000?
Answer: $29,778
The median household income in North Miami in the year 2000 was $29,778.
In 2000, what percentage of North Miami's population was living below the poverty line?
Answer: 23.9%
Approximately 23.9% of North Miami's population was living below the poverty line in the year 2000.
Which language, besides English and Spanish, was among the most commonly spoken first languages in North Miami in 2000?
Answer: French Creole
French Creole was the second most commonly spoken first language in North Miami in 2000, after English and before Spanish.
What was the population percentage change in North Miami between the 2000 census (59,880) and the 2010 census (58,786)?
Answer: A decrease of 1.8%
The population decreased from 59,880 in 2000 to 58,786 in 2010, representing a change of -1.8%.
In the 2020 census, what was the largest racial or ethnic category identified by North Miami residents?
Answer: Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
According to the 2020 census, Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) constituted the largest racial or ethnic category at 50.50%.
What was the population percentage change in North Miami between the 1940 census (1,973) and the 1950 census?
Answer: 444.0% increase
North Miami's population increased from 1,973 in 1940 to 10,757 in 1950, representing a substantial growth of 444.0%.
The Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University is situated within North Miami.
Answer: True
The Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University (FIU) is indeed located within the city limits of North Miami.
Oleta River State Park, located in North Miami, is the largest state park in Florida.
Answer: False
Oleta River State Park is the largest urban park within the Florida State Park system, but not the largest state park overall.
The ZIP code 33160 serves North Miami exclusively and does not serve any other nearby cities.
Answer: False
The ZIP code 33160 serves both North Miami and North Miami Beach.
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code for North Miami is 12-49450.
Answer: True
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code assigned to North Miami is indeed 12-49450.
North Miami's official motto is "Gateway to the North."
Answer: False
North Miami's official motto is "City of Progress," not "Gateway to the North."
The North Miami Public Library is part of the larger Miami-Dade Public Library System.
Answer: False
The North Miami Public Library has remained independent from the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami was designed by a local Miami architectural firm.
Answer: False
MOCA was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Charles Gwathmey, in collaboration with the Miami firm Gelabert-Navia.
Arch Creek Park preserves the site of the original Arch Creek Natural Bridge and serves as an archaeological preserve.
Answer: True
Arch Creek Park is dedicated to preserving the original Arch Creek Natural Bridge area and functions as an archaeological preserve.
The planned Chinatown district in North Miami was completed and fully operational by 2020.
Answer: False
As of 2020, the Chinatown project faced jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-Asian sentiment, indicating it was not completed or fully operational.
Biscayne Landing is a development project planned for a former landfill site, with the city retaining land ownership.
Answer: True
Biscayne Landing is a planned mixed-use development situated on the former Munisport Landfill Superfund Site, with the city maintaining land ownership.
The "NoMi Express" is a paid bus service designed to connect North Miami residents to major shopping centers.
Answer: False
The "NoMi Express" is a free community bus service, not a paid one.
What distinction does Oleta River State Park hold within the Florida State Park system?
Answer: It is the largest urban park within the state system.
Oleta River State Park is recognized as the largest urban park within the Florida State Park system.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami was designed in collaboration with which Miami-based architectural firm?
Answer: Gelabert-Navia
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) building was designed by Charles Gwathmey in collaboration with the Miami firm Gelabert-Navia.
What is the significance of the former Munisport Landfill Superfund Site in relation to North Miami development?
Answer: It is the location for the planned Biscayne Landing mixed-use development.
The former Munisport Landfill Superfund Site is the location designated for the planned Biscayne Landing mixed-use development project.
Which of the following is true about the North Miami Public Library?
Answer: It has remained independent from the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
Established in 1932, the North Miami Public Library has maintained its independence from the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
The nickname "NoMi" is associated with which city?
Answer: North Miami
The nickname "NoMi" is commonly used to refer to the city of North Miami.
What was the status of the planned Chinatown district in North Miami as of 2020?
Answer: Facing jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-Asian sentiment.
By 2020, the planned Chinatown district faced significant challenges and jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated anti-Asian sentiment.
Which of the following is a correct ZIP code serving North Miami?
Answer: 33161
ZIP code 33161 is one of the primary ZIP codes serving North Miami.
What is the official motto of North Miami?
Answer: City of Progress
The official motto of North Miami is "City of Progress."
The Miami Auto Museum, featuring a collection amassed by Michael Dezer, includes which of the following types of items?
Answer: Classic cars, Hollywood cars, mini cars, scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles.
The Miami Auto Museum's collection encompasses a wide array of vehicles, including classic cars, Hollywood cars, mini cars, scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles.