Mount Washington

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.

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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. What is the location?Coös County, New Hampshire, United States
2. What is the prominence?Most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River
3. What is Mount Washington and why is it special?Mount Washington is the tallest mountain in the northeastern United States, standing 6,288 feet high. It is famous for its dramatic views and its extreme weather.
4. How fast can the wind blow at the top of Mount Washington?The fastest wind ever recorded there was 231 miles per hour on April 12, 1934. That is faster than most tornadoes, but it happens naturally on the mountain.

Topographic prominence: A measure of a mountain's height relative to its surrounding terrain, indicating its isolation.
Atmospheric dynamics: The study of the forces and processes that cause atmospheric motion and weather.
Rack-and-pinion system: A mechanical system using a toothed gear (pinion) that meshes with a linear toothed bar (rack) for motion.
Alpine tundra: A treeless biome found at high altitudes characterized by cold temperatures and low-growing vegetation.