North Channel (Ontario)

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/north-channel-ontario

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 long is North Channel (Ontario)?160 nautical miles (300 km)
2. What is the location?North shore of Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada
3. What is the connected to?Georgian Bay (east), St. Marys River (west)
4. What is the North Channel in Ontario?The North Channel is a long freshwater waterway that runs along the northern edge of Lake Huron. It is about 300 km long and is a popular spot for boating.
5. Why do boats like to cruise in the North Channel?Boats enjoy the North Channel because the water is calm, there are many safe anchor spots, and the shoreline is beautiful with forests and lakes.

Aquatic Environment: The natural surroundings and conditions of water bodies and their inhabitants.
Hydrological: Relating to the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water.
Ecological Integrity: The condition of an ecosystem in terms of its structure, function, and resilience.
Navigational: Relating to the process or activity of accurately finding the path from one place to another.