Nā Pali Coast State Park

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/n-pali-coast-state-park

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.

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1. How big is Nā Pali Coast State Park?6,175 acres (2,499 ha)
2. How long is Nā Pali Coast State Park?Approximately 16 miles (26 km)
3. How tall is Nā Pali Coast State Park?4,000 feet (1,200 m) above the Pacific Ocean
4. When was Nā Pali Coast State Park built?To protect the Kalalau Valley
5. What is the location?Northwest coast of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, USA
6. What is the adjacent reserve?Hono O Nā Pali State Natural Reserve

Nā Pali: Hawaiian for 'many cliffs,' referring to the park's defining geological features of towering, deeply incised sea cliffs.
Kauaʻi: The fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, known for its dramatic landscapes and the location of Nā Pali Coast State Park.
Kalalau Valley: A significant and protected valley within the park, crucial for its ecological and historical importance.
Sea Cliffs: Steep, vertical rock faces that drop directly into the sea, formed by erosion and geological uplift.