Johnston Atoll

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/johnston-atoll

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 jurisdiction?Under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force (USAF)
2. What is the environmental remediation completion?2004
3. Where is Johnston Atoll located?It is far out in the Pacific Ocean, far from any continent. The atoll is an unincorporated U.S. territory.
4. Why did the U.S. military use Johnston Atoll?Its remote location made it a good spot for military tests and storage. The military built a long airstrip and used it for refueling and testing weapons.

Unincorporated Territory: A U.S. territory that is not an integral part of the United States and lacks full constitutional rights.
Environmental Remediation: The process of cleaning up or removing hazardous substances from contaminated land or water.
Marine Biodiversity: The variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms living in the ocean.
Invasive Species: A non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.