Chatham 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/chatham-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 Chatham Island?920 km² (355 sq mi)
2. How many people live in Chatham Island?Approximately 700 people
3. What is the capital of Chatham Island?Waitangi
4. What language do people speak in Chatham Island?English, Moriori, Māori
5. What is the first european contact?1791 by HMS Chatham
6. Why is Chatham Island called Rēkohu?The name Rēkohu means "misty skies". It comes from the island’s frequent cloud cover and windy weather.

Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a land, with distinct cultures and histories predating colonization.
Cultural Revitalization: Efforts to revive and promote the traditions, languages, and practices of a culture that has faced decline.
Resource-Based Economy: An economy that relies heavily on the extraction and export of natural resources like fish, timber, or minerals.