Portland Spirit

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/portland-spirit

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. What is the location?Portland, Oregon, United States
2. What is the primary operating waterway?Columbia River
3. Where does the Portland Spirit travel?It travels on the Columbia River, which runs along the border between Oregon and Washington.
4. Why do people go on a Portland Spirit cruise?People go for fun sightseeing, to see the city and nature, and to attend parties or educational tours.

Maritime Regulations: Rules and laws governing the operation of ships and boats, ensuring safety and environmental protection.
Ecological Footprint: The impact of human activities and operations on the environment, measured by the amount of land and water needed to support them.
Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.