Gwynn's Island

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/gwynn-s-island

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 location?Chesapeake Bay, Middle Peninsula, Virginia
2. What is the county?Mathews County
3. Where is Gwynn's Island located?It sits off the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, in the northeastern part of Mathews County, near the mouth of the Piankatank River.
4. How do people get to Gwynn's Island?A swing bridge over Milford Haven connects the island to the mainland, rotating to let boats pass while cars cross.

Chesapeake Bay Estuary: A large, complex system of tidal rivers and bays, characterized by brackish water and rich biodiversity.
Swing Bridge: A type of movable bridge that pivots horizontally to allow passage of watercraft.
Summer Colony: A community or area primarily inhabited or frequented by people during the summer months for leisure and recreation.
Middle Peninsula: A geographic region in Virginia comprising the landmass between the Rappahannock and York Rivers, extending into the Chesapeake Bay.