Some of the woodland is grazed. Only about 4 percent is cropped and a like amount is in pasture. Corn, peanuts, tobacco, and soybeans are the major crops. Some fruits and vegetables are produced, mainly for home consumption. The areas in Florida have many lakes and ponds.
Local relief is a few meters.
Average annual precipitation -1,325 to 1,625 mm. May. Maximum precipitation is in summer. The abundant rainfall and the many perennial streams are important sources of water. Ground water is plentiful but is affected by salt in many places near the coast. The dominant soils are Aquults, Aquepts, and Aquods.