Vocabulary
A low island.
Key
Key South is the name of the famous island of the Florida Keys.
False
What happened to the temperatures of the Southeast when journeying to higher elevation of the Appalachian Mountains?
Virginia
Richmond
A storm with strong, circular winds that forms over an ocean.
Hurricane
Sailors could differentiate between lighthouses by their shape, design, and color.
True
What is a possible destructive result of a hurricane?
Flood, strong winds, or heavy rains.
Kentucky
Frankfort
The time of year, from June through November, when hurricanes occur.
hurricane season
Lighthouses were used by sailors to find their location and a KFC.
False
They warned of dangerous rocks and currents along the coast.
The light patterns and colors helped sailors know where they were.
Georgia
Atlanta
A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
Lighthouses are still in use today to guide ships safely into harbor.
False.
What are three ways sailors can tell the difference between lighthouses?
Different shapes, different colors, and lights blinked different patters.
Florida
Tallahassee
The general direction between south and east
Southeast
True
What month does hurricane season start?
June
Alabama
Montgomery
How are lighthouses used in modern times?
Tourist enjoy visiting the colorful lighthouses as they are no longer working.