Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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/great-smoky-mountains-national-park

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 the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?522,419 acres (211,415.47 ha)
2. What is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known for?Estimated $2.5 billion to the local economy
3. What is the location?Southeastern United States, straddling the border of Tennessee and North Carolina
4. What is the most visited national park?Annual visitation exceeding 12 million visitors

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Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, encompassing species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area which is internationally recognized for its cultural or natural significance, and is protected by international treaties.
International Biosphere Reserve: Areas designated by UNESCO to promote conservation and sustainable development, serving as living laboratories for ecological research and education.