Hawaii

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.

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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 Hawaii?Approximately 1.4 million residents
2. How big is Hawaii?6,423 square miles (16,633 square kilometers)
3. What is the capital of Hawaii?Honolulu, located on the island of Oʻahu
4. What language do people speak in Hawaii?English and Hawaiian are official languages
5. What is the geological formation?Composed of 137 volcanic islands formed by a Pacific Ocean hotspot
6. What is the statehood date?August 21, 1959

Archipelago: A group or chain of islands located relatively close to each other, forming a distinct geographical unit.
Polynesian Voyaging: The historical navigation and settlement of remote Pacific islands by skilled Polynesian mariners using advanced seafaring techniques.
Sovereignty Movement: An ongoing effort advocating for the right of the indigenous Hawaiian people to govern themselves and control their own affairs.
Majority-Minority State: A state where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population.