Pacific Island Communities
People in small coastal towns often rely on this body of water for their jobs?
The Ocean
This person works to prove the defendant committed a crime?
prosecutor
Frozen raindrops that fall from the sky during cold weather.
snow
During WWII, many Japanese Americans were forced into these facilities.
internment camps
This fish is a symbol of Pacific Northwest culture and a major source of income.
salmon
This industry includes fishing, processing, and selling seafood.
The fishing industry
The attorney whose job is to defend the accused?
defense lawyer
Dense clouds at ground level that make it hard to see.
fog
People of Japanese ancestry in the U.S. faced this type of unfair treatment based on their race.
discrimination
A tall structure with a bright light that helps ships avoid hidden hazards near the shore.
lighthouse
In many isolated island towns, this is often the largest gathering place for news and discussion.
community center
Witness statements and physical objects presented to the court are examples of this.
evidence
This ocean phenomenon brings cold, wet storms to coastal communities.
Pacific air currents
Many Japanese American families contributed to agriculture by working on farms that grew crops like this red fruit.
strawberries
The dock where fishing boats unload and communities trade goods.
harbor
Island communities may depend heavily on a single product or trade. This is known as a ______ economy.
single industry
When lawyers ask questions to weaken a witness’s previous testimony.
cross-examination
Harsh storms can cause low visibility for ships, creating dangerous conditions known as this.
marine hazard
The government order that allowed forced relocation in 1942 was called Executive Order ______.
9066
Fishing crews need to understand tides because they affect the movement of fish and the safety of this water activity.
sailing or boating
Island populations tend to develop tightly knit social relationships because they are small and ______.
isolated
A judge will dismiss evidence if it does not meet legal standards. It is called ______ evidence
inadmissible evidence
Sudden, heavy snowfall influences travel, fishing, and court attendance because it affects this key factor.
accessibility
Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. military during WWII fought in one of the most decorated units in history, called the 442nd _______.
Regimental Combat Team
Weather, ocean currents, and fish populations all impact the risks and profits of this type of economy.
maritime economy