Baffin 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/baffin-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. Where is Baffin Island?Nunavut Territory, Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Northern Canada
2. How many people live in Baffin Island?Approximately 13,000 residents, with a significant Inuit majority
3. What is the capital of Baffin Island?Iqaluit, serving as the territorial capital and administrative hub
4. What language do people speak in Baffin Island?English, French, and Inuktitut, reflecting Canada's official languages and the Indigenous heritage
5. Which continent is Baffin Island in?North America
6. What money is used in Baffin Island?Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Permafrost: Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years, common in Arctic regions.
Subsistence Activities: Activities like hunting and fishing done to provide food and resources for oneself and one's family.
Indigenous Knowledge: Traditional knowledge and understanding of the environment passed down through generations within Indigenous communities.