Southeast Quiz

What is a barrier island?

• A mountain range

• A narrow island parallel to the mainland

• A type of coral

• A city located near the sea

What does the term 'Confederacy' refer to in historical context?

• A group of explorers

• A type of government

• Confederate States of America

• A peace treaty

What is coral primarily made of?

• Sand and rocks

• Saltwater plants

• Skeletal material

• Mud and clay

What is the primary function of an export?

• To bring goods into a country

• To sell goods domestically

• To transport goods abroad for sale

• To ban certain goods

What natural phenomenon is described as a severe wind and rain storm that forms at sea?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

What defines a peninsula?

• Land surrounded by water on all sides

• Land with water on three sides

• A small island in a river

• A mountain surrounded by land

What is a piedmont?

• A lowland area near the ocean

• A plateau in the desert

• A hilly land at the foot of a mountain

• A large forest area

What describes a plateau?

• A deep valley

• An elevated level land

• A steep cliff

• A narrow passageway

What is a reef typically made up of?

• Freshwater plants

• Rocks and sand

• Coral or rock near water surface

• Floating ice

What does it mean to secede?

• To join an organization

• To leave an organization

• To visit a foreign country

• To sign a peace treaty