Hudson Strait

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/hudson-strait

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 long is the Hudson Strait?Approximately 750 km (470 mi)
2. How wide is the Hudson Strait?125 km (78 mi)
3. What is the location?Northern Canada, connecting Hudson Bay to the Atlantic Ocean
4. What is the eastern entrance landmarks?Cape Chidley and Resolution Island
5. Where is the Hudson Strait located?It lies between Baffin Island in Nunavut and the Nunavik region of Quebec. The eastern entrance is near Cape Chidley and Resolution Island.
6. Why is the Hudson Strait important for ships?During the ice‑free months from July to October, ships can use the strait to move goods between Canada’s northern provinces and the Atlantic. This route is shorter than going around North America.

Northwest Passage: A historically sought-after sea route through the Arctic Ocean connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Sea Ice: Frozen seawater that forms a significant part of the Arctic environment, impacting navigation and ecosystems.
Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a region, such as the Inuit in the Canadian Arctic, with deep historical and cultural ties.
Maritime Corridor: A designated sea route used for the transportation of goods and people, often with economic or strategic importance.