Kuwohi

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/kuwohi

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 high is Kuwohi?6,643 feet (2,025 meters)
2. Which continent is Kuwohi in?Third highest peak in eastern mainland North America
3. What is the appalachian trail status?Highest point along the 2,192-mile trail
4. What is the dominant vegetation?Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest

Appalachian Orogeny: The geological process that formed the ancient Appalachian Mountains over millions of years through tectonic plate collisions.
Indigenous Heritage: The traditions, knowledge, and cultural practices passed down from the original inhabitants of a region, such as the Cherokee people.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which is often high in unique environments like Kuwohi.
Thru-hiker: A person who attempts to hike the entire length of a long trail, such as the Appalachian Trail, in one continuous journey.