Cape Breton Island

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/cape-breton-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 Cape Breton Island?10,311 km² (3,981 sq mi)
2. What is the capital of Cape Breton Island?Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM)
3. What language do people speak in Cape Breton Island?English (predominant), Scottish Gaelic, French
4. What is the population (2016 census)?132,010
5. What is the key hydrological feature?Bras d'Or Lake, a large brackish estuary (inland sea)
6. What is Cape Breton Island and where is it located?Cape Breton Island is a big island in Canada that is part of Nova Scotia. It has tall mountains, sparkling waters, and a lot of history.

Highland Clearances: Forced displacement of people from the Scottish Highlands in the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to emigration.
Brackish Water: Water that has more salinity than freshwater but less than seawater, typically found where rivers meet the sea.
Amalgamation: The process of merging different local government units into a single larger one.
Cultural Tourism: Travel directed towards experiencing the cultural heritage of a place, including its history, arts, and traditions.