Celtic Sea

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.

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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 the Celtic Sea?Approximately 45,000 square kilometers (17,000 sq mi)
2. What is the location?Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, south of Ireland, bordered by the UK and France
3. What is the key adjacent waters?Irish Sea (via Saint George's Channel), Bristol Channel, English Channel
4. What is the Celtic Sea and where is it located?The Celtic Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean south of Ireland. It is bordered by Saint George's Channel to the north, the Bristol and English Channels to the east, and the steep continental shelf to the south and west.
5. Why is the Celtic Sea important for fish and boats?It is a big fishing area for Ireland, the UK, and France, helping their economies. The sea also lets ships travel between Europe and North America.

Continental Shelf: The submerged edge of a continent, characterized by relatively shallow waters before a steep descent into the deep ocean.
Bathymetry: The measurement and study of the depths of bodies of water, including the shape of the underwater terrain.
Oceanographic Processes: The physical and chemical phenomena that occur in the ocean, such as currents, tides, and nutrient cycling.
Maritime Boundaries: Lines that define the limits of a country's jurisdiction over its territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.