Terminal Island

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/terminal-island

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Terminal Island?A large, predominantly artificial island
2. What is the historical name?Isla Raza de Buena Gente
3. What is the notable facility?Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island
4. Why was Terminal Island built?People built Terminal Island by adding land so the area could have more space for ships and factories, meeting the growing need for port facilities.
5. Where is Terminal Island located?It sits where the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors meet, right in Los Angeles County.

Land Reclamation: The process of creating new land from bodies of water, often for industrial or urban development.
Maritime Trade: The transportation of goods by sea, forming a significant part of international commerce.
Intermodal Transportation: The use of multiple modes of transportation (e.g., ship, train, truck) to move goods efficiently.
Logistics: The detailed planning and execution of complex operations, especially the movement and storage of goods.