Kara Sea

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kara-sea

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 big is the Kara Sea?Approximately 880,000 km² (339,770 sq mi)
2. How long is the Kara Sea?Approximately 1,450 km (900 mi)
3. How wide is the Kara Sea?Approximately 970 km (600 mi)
4. How deep is the Kara Sea?110 m (360 ft)
5. What is the location?Marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, situated north of Siberia, Russia
6. What is the major ports?Novy Port, Dikson

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Marginal Sea: A sea that is partially enclosed by landmasses but remains connected to a larger ocean, influencing its characteristics.
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