Geography of Ireland

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/geography-of-ireland

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 big is Geography of Ireland?84,421 km²
2. How long is Geography of Ireland?River Shannon, 360.5 km (224 mi) including estuary
3. What is the location?North Atlantic Ocean, western edge of the European continental shelf
4. What is the highest peak?Carrauntoohil, 1,039 m (3,409 ft)

Continental Shelf: The submerged edge of a continent, sloping gradually from the coast.
Hydrological System: The system of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater, in a region.
Temperate Oceanic Climate: A climate characterized by moderate temperatures and significant precipitation throughout the year, with little temperature variation.