Gulf of St. Lawrence

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/gulf-of-st-lawrence

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. What is the economic significance?Vital for commercial fishing, international shipping, and ecotourism, supporting regional economies
2. Why are whales important in the Gulf of St. Lawrence?The Gulf’s nutrient‑rich waters attract big whales like the North Atlantic right whale, fin whales, and blue whales, making it a special feeding and breeding area.
3. How does the Gulf help with trade and shipping?It is the final basin of the St. Lawrence Seaway, letting ships bring cargo and passengers from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, helping cities grow.

Estuary: A partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it.
Marginal Sea: A division of an ocean or a large lake that is partly enclosed by islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Oceanographic Features: Physical characteristics of the ocean, such as currents, depths, and temperature variations.