East River

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/east-river

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 the East River?16 miles (26 kilometers)
2. What is the capital of the East River?New York City
3. What is the water type?Saltwater tidal estuary
4. Is the East River really a river?No, it is not a true river. It is a tidal estuary that flows back and forth with the tides.
5. Why are there so many bridges over the East River?Bridges like the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridge cross the East River to link Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. They help people travel and also look like landmarks.

Tidal Estuary: A coastal body of brackish water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean, influenced by tidal cycles.
Navigable: Sufficiently deep and wide to allow passage for ships and boats.
Bathymetry: The measurement of the depth of water in oceans, rivers, or lakes.
Maritime: Relating to the sea, especially in connection with shipping and naval affairs.