Fell

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.

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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 Fell?Predominantly in Cumbria, England, including the Lake District and Pennines
2. How many people live in Fell?Sparse, with population centers concentrated in valleys and adjacent towns
3. What language do people speak in Fell?English
4. How were fells formed?Fells were shaped by huge glaciers during the Ice Age. The moving ice smoothed the rock and made wide valleys and rounded hills.
5. Why are fells important for animals?Fells give homes to many animals. Birds like the golden plover and curlew nest on the open grass, while sheep and deer roam the hills. The plants also help animals find food and shelter.

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