Brooks Range

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brooks-range

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 high is Brooks Range?Mount Isto, 8,976 feet (2,736 m)
2. How long is Brooks Range?Approximately 700 miles (1,100 km)
3. What is the location?Northern Alaska, United States, and Yukon Territory, Canada
4. What is the geological age?Approximately 126 million years old
5. Where can you find the highest peak in the Brooks Range?The tallest mountain in the range is Mount Isto, which rises to 8,976 feet. It is located in the middle of the Brooks Range.
6. Who lives in the Brooks Range and what do they do?Small villages such as Anaktuvuk Pass and Arctic Village are home to Alaska Native peoples like the Iñupiat and Gwich’in. They hunt, fish, and gather food from the land to survive.

Mesozoic Era: A geological era from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known for dinosaurs.
Alpine Tundra: A treeless biome found at high altitudes, characterized by low-growing vegetation.
Subsistence Practices: Activities like hunting and fishing to provide food and resources for survival.
Permafrost: Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years.