Isla San Francisco

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/isla-san-francisco

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 Isla San Francisco?Gulf of California, eastern coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico
2. How many people live in Isla San Francisco?0
3. How big is Isla San Francisco?3.78 km² (930 acres)
4. What is the distance from la paz?Approx. 75 km (47 mi) north
5. Is anyone living on Isla San Francisco?No, there are no people on the island. It remains a pristine natural laboratory where plants and animals can thrive without human interference.
6. Why is Isla San Francisco important for birds?It serves as a stopover and nesting site for migratory birds, giving them a safe place to rest and breed during their long journeys.