Océano

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/ocano

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 Océano?Coastal region, Department of Maldonado, Uruguay, South America
2. How many people live in Océano?Extremely low, typically numbering fewer than 50 permanent residents
3. How big is Océano?Geographically small, defined as a locality or hamlet
4. What language do people speak in Océano?Spanish
5. What is the administrative jurisdiction?Department of Maldonado, Uruguay
6. What is the primary economic activities?Tourism support, small-scale fishing, local services

Micro-settlement: A very small human settlement with a minimal population and limited infrastructure.
Littoral Position: Referring to a location situated on or near the seashore.
Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by proximity to the sea, characterized by moderate temperatures and rainfall.
Hamlet: A small cluster of houses, often in a rural area, without a central governing body.