County Clare

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/county-clare

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. Where is County Clare?Province of Munster, Southern Ireland, facing the Atlantic Ocean
2. How many people live in County Clare?127,938 (2022 Census)
3. How big is County Clare?3,400 square kilometers (1,300 square miles)
4. What is the capital of County Clare?Ennis
5. What language do people speak in County Clare?English (primary), Irish (Gaeilge) (recognized national language)
6. What is the notable geographical feature?The Burren (UNESCO Global Geopark) and the Cliffs of Moher

Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by the sea, with mild temperatures and consistent rainfall year-round.
Karst Landscape: Terrain formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, often featuring caves and sinkholes.
Local Authority: The governing body responsible for local services and administration within a specific area, like a county council.
Third-Level Education: Education pursued after secondary school, such as university or college.