Kingman Reef

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/kingman-reef

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 the Kingman Reef?North Pacific Ocean, approximately 15°27′N 162°24′W
2. How many people live in the Kingman Reef?0
3. What is the geological formation?Atoll
4. What is the administered by?United States Fish and Wildlife Service
5. Why is Kingman Reef important for animals?The reef is home to many kinds of fish, coral, and other sea animals. They use it for food, shelter, and to raise their babies.
6. How did people use Kingman Reef in the past?In the 1800s it was called Hazard Rocks because ships could get stuck in its shallow water. Later, people thought about using it as a stop for early flying boats, but it never became a regular stop.

Atoll: A ring-shaped coral island or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, often formed on the rim of a submerged volcanic cone.
Unincorporated Territory: A U.S. territory that is not an integral part of the United States and is subject to the authority of the U.S. Congress.
Maritime Hazard: A feature or condition in the sea that poses a danger to navigation, such as submerged rocks or reefs.
Marine Protected Area: A region of the ocean or coast where human activities are restricted to protect marine life and habitats.