Channel Tunnel

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/channel-tunnel

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 long is Channel Tunnel?31 miles (50.45 kilometers)
2. How deep is Channel Tunnel?360 feet (110 meters)
3. What is the construction period?1988 to 1994
4. What is the number of tunnels?Three (two rail, one service)
5. How does the Channel Tunnel help people travel?It lets high‑speed trains like Eurostar and a special shuttle called Le Shuttle carry cars and trucks through the tunnel, making trips faster and not affected by weather.
6. Why was the Channel Tunnel built?It was built to give Britain a fast, reliable link to Europe, speeding up travel and trade and helping tourists visit more easily.

Fixed Link: A permanent connection, such as a bridge or tunnel, between two landmasses.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Logistics: The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.