New York Harbor

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-harbor

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. How many people live in New York Harbor?Serves a metropolitan area of over 20 million people
2. How big is New York Harbor?Encompasses the Upper and Lower New York Bays
3. What is the capital of New York Harbor?New York City
4. When was New York Harbor built?Natural formation; significant development as a port began in the 17th century
5. What is New York Harbor known for?World-class natural harbor, historical immigration gateway, major global port, and iconic landmarks

Estuarine System: A body of water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
Geomorphology: The study of the physical features of the surface of the earth and their relation to its geological structures.
Demographic: A particular segment of a population.
Logistics: The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.