Easter 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/easter-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. Where is Easter Island?Southeastern Pacific Ocean, a special territory of Chile
2. How many people live in Easter Island?Approximately 7,750 people (2017 census)
3. What is the capital of Easter Island?Hanga Roa
4. What language do people speak in Easter Island?Spanish and Rapa Nui
5. What kind of government does Easter Island have?Special territory of Chile
6. What is Easter Island known for?The monumental moai statues, extreme remoteness, and unique Rapa Nui culture

Moai: The iconic, large stone statues carved by the Rapa Nui people, representing ancestors or deities.
Rapa Nui: The indigenous Polynesian people of Easter Island, their language, and culture.
Polynesian Triangle: A vast geographical region of the Pacific Ocean encompassing islands like Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island.
Deforestation: The clearing of forests, a critical factor in the environmental and societal changes on Easter Island.