Glossary - The Southeast (HMH Kids Discover)

What is the definition of 'BARRIER ISLAND'?

• A severe wind and rain storm that forms at sea.

• A long, narrow island parallel to the mainland that often protects the coast from pounding surf and tides.

• Merchandise that is transported abroad for sale or trade.

• An area of land that has water on three sides.

What is 'CORAL'?

• A rocklike deposit made of skeletal material from various marine invertebrates that pile up and form sea reefs.

• Merchandise that is transported from a foreign country for sale or trade.

• An area of land that has water on three sides.

• A long, narrow island parallel to the mainland.

What does 'EXPORT' mean?

• Merchandise that is transported abroad for sale or trade.

• A severe wind and rain storm that forms at sea.

• An area of land that has water on three sides.

• The Confederate States of America.

What is the definition of 'IMPORT'?

• Merchandise that is transported from a foreign country for sale or trade.

• A rocklike deposit made of skeletal material from various marine invertebrates.

• An area of land that has water on three sides.

• The Confederate States of America.

What is the definition of 'PIEDMONT'?

• An area of hilly land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range

• An elevated expanse of land that is relatively level

• A shelf or ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of a body of water

• A wet, lowland area, such as a marsh or a swamp

What is the definition of 'PLATEAU'?

• An area of hilly land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range

• An elevated expanse of land that is relatively level

• A shelf or ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of a body of water

• To formally remove membership from an organization, such as a state or political party

What is the definition of 'REEF'?

• A shelf or ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of a body of water

• The United States of America during the Civil War

• A wet, lowland area, such as a marsh or a swamp

• An area of hilly land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range

What does 'SECEDE' mean?

• To formally remove membership from an organization, such as a state or political party

• An elevated expanse of land that is relatively level

• A wet, lowland area, such as a marsh or a swamp

• The United States of America during the Civil War

What is the definition of 'UNION' as used in the context of the Civil War?

• The United States of America during the Civil War

• A shelf or ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of a body of water

• An area of hilly land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range

• An elevated expanse of land that is relatively level

What is the definition of 'WETLAND'?

• A wet, lowland area, such as a marsh or a swamp

• An area of hilly land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range

• To formally remove membership from an organization, such as a state or political party

• The United States of America during the Civil War