Geography of Wales

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-wales

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 many people live in Geography of Wales?Approximately 3,092,000 (as of 2014)
2. How big is Geography of Wales?2,064,100 hectares (5,101,000 acres)
3. What is the capital of Geography of Wales?Cardiff
4. What language do people speak in Geography of Wales?English and Welsh
5. What is the dimensions?Approximately 170 miles (274 km) north to south
6. What is the major coastal feature?Anglesey, the largest offshore island

Geology: The scientific study of the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes which act on it.
Tectonic Activity: The movement and interactions of the Earth's crustal plates, which can cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Maritime Influence: The effect that large bodies of water have on the climate of nearby land areas, typically moderating temperatures and increasing precipitation.
Demographic Distribution: The way in which people are spread out across a particular area.