European Atlas of the Seas

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/european-atlas-of-the-seas

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. What is the platform type?Interactive web-based atlas
2. What is the last major update?September 16, 2020
3. How can I use the European Atlas of the Seas to learn about marine life?You can click on different layers to see where animals live, see protected areas, and see how the sea connects to the land. It helps you see why the sea is important for animals and people.
4. Why does the European Atlas of the Seas have many languages?It has 24 languages so people from all European countries can read it and share information about the sea. This helps everyone work together to protect the oceans.

Bathymetry: The measurement of the depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Marine Spatial Planning: A public process of analyzing and allocating the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in marine areas.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.