Farne Islands

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/farne-islands

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 Farne Islands?Off the coast of Northumberland, England, in the North Sea
2. How many people live in Farne Islands?No permanent residents; seasonal presence of National Trust wardens and researchers
3. How high is Farne Islands?19 meters (62 ft) above mean sea level on Inner Farne
4. What is the scientific name (grey seal)?Halichoerus grypus

Archipelago: A cluster of islands situated relatively close to each other in a sea or ocean.
Seabird Colony: A large aggregation of seabirds that congregate in a specific area for nesting and breeding purposes.
Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by proximity to the sea, typically characterized by moderate temperatures and high humidity.
Coastal Erosion: The process by which the coastlines are worn away by the action of waves, currents, and wind.