Mainland, Orkney

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Mainland, Orkney?Orkney, Scotland
2. How many people live in Mainland, Orkney?Inhabited by approximately 75% of the Orkney archipelago's total population
3. What is the capital of Mainland, Orkney?Kirkwall (one of Orkney's two burghs located on Mainland)
4. What is the geological composition?Primarily composed of sandstone bedrock, contributing to fertile soils
5. Why is Mainland important for travel to Scotland?Mainland has the main airport and ferry terminals that bring people and goods to and from mainland Scotland.
6. What kinds of animals live on Mainland?Many seabirds nest on the island's cliffs and coastlines. The island’s varied landscape gives them places to breed and feed.

Demographic: Relating to the statistical study of populations, especially their size and density.
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Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.