Definitions
What is the definition for Peninsula?
Land that has water almost all around it. Page 177
When was Abraham Lincoln elected president?
In 1860.
Why are ports important to Southeast economy?
Many ports in the Southeast are also important for international trade, or trade among different countries. Paragraph 2 Page 196
True or False, Today the regions coast doesn't attract visitors?
False! On paragraph 3 page 207 It says today, the region's coast attracts many visitors.
What is the definition for Wet Land?
Low-lying land where the water level is always near or above the surface of the land. Page 177
Who said slavery should not be allowed?
Abraham Lincoln.
True or False, For many years, Lighthouses along the shores of the atlantic coast states have helped sailors avoid dangers.
True! Paragraph 2 Page 207.
What is the definition for Piedmont?
An area of high land at or near the foot of a mountain. Page 178
Were was slavery not allowed?
In the USA!
True or False? Not every Branch of the USA Military has a base in the Norfolk, Virginia, area?
False! On page 207 Paragraph 5 It says every branch of the USA military has at least one base in the Norfolk, Virginia, area.
What is the definition for Fall Line?
A place where a river drops from higher to lower land. Page 178
True or False? Nearly 250 people work for the federal Government in Washington, D.C.?
FALSE! On paragraph 2 Page 208 It says nearly 250,000 people work for the federal Government in Washington D.C.
What is the definition for Hurricane?
A huge tropical storm with heavy rains and winds of more then 73 miles per hour. Page 179
True or False? The atlantic coast states have both new and old industries?
True! On paragraph 1 page 209