Midway Atoll

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 Midway Atoll?North Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,300 miles (2,100 km) northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii
2. What is the time zone?Samoa Time (UTC-11:00)
3. What is the scientific name (laysan albatross)?Phoebastria immutabilis
4. Why is Midway Atoll important for birds?The atoll is a special home for many seabirds, making it a big biodiversity hotspot. Its protected wildlife refuge helps keep the birds and other animals safe.
5. How did Midway Atoll help in World War II?During the Battle of Midway in 1942, planes from the island helped the U.S. sink four Japanese aircraft carriers and a cruiser, turning the war in the Pacific in favor of the Allies.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high level of endemic species that is under significant threat from human activities.
Marine Debris: Any persistent synthetic material that is left in the environment, especially the ocean.