Mauna Kea

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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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/mauna-kea

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.

Dormant Volcano: A volcano that has not erupted recently but is expected to erupt again in the future.
Shield Volcano: A volcano characterized by broad, gently sloping sides formed by successive eruptions of fluid basaltic lava.
Topographic Prominence: The height of a mountain's summit relative to its lowest contour line, indicating its isolation and distinctness.
Feral Species: Domesticated animals that have returned to living in the wild and can negatively impact native ecosystems.