Palmyra Atoll

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/palmyra-atoll

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 Palmyra Atoll?Variable transient population of 4-25 staff and scientists; no permanent residents
2. What is the capital of Palmyra Atoll?None
3. What language do people speak in Palmyra Atoll?English

Incorporated Unorganized Territory: A U.S. territory that is subject to the U.S. Constitution but has not been organized by Congress into a specific political structure.
Marine National Monument: An area of the ocean designated for protection by the U.S. President, preserving its natural and historical resources.
Coral Biodiversity: The variety of different coral species found within a specific marine environment, indicating ecosystem health.