Baker 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/baker-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 Baker Island?Central Pacific Ocean, 1,920 miles (3,090 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii
2. How high is Baker Island?26 ft (7.9 m) above sea level
3. Why are there no people living on Baker Island?The island is very small, has only sandy land and no fresh water, so it is kept as a wildlife refuge instead of a place for people to live.
4. How does Baker Island help birds and sea life?It is a special stop for many migratory birds and a safe nesting spot for seabirds, and the surrounding reef protects marine animals.

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