Hailuoto

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/hailuoto

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. Where is Hailuoto?Northern Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, opposite Oulu, Finland
2. How many people live in Hailuoto?928 (as of June 30, 2025)
3. How big is Hailuoto?205.65 km² (land area, excluding sea areas)
4. What is the population density?4.51/km²
5. What is the geological formation?Formed by post-glacial rebound, with landmasses merging over time
6. Why is Hailuoto getting bigger?Because of post‑glacial rebound, the Earth's crust is slowly lifting after the heavy ice from the last glacier fell away.

Post-glacial rebound: The ongoing uplift of landmasses that were depressed by the weight of continental ice sheets during past ice ages.
Municipality: A local administrative division, typically a town or city, with its own elected government.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Maritime Heritage: The traditions, history, and culture associated with the sea and seafaring.