Roatán

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/roatn

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 Roatán?Approximately 40,000 (estimated)
2. What is the capital of Roatán?Coxen Hole (main town within the Roatán municipality)
3. What language do people speak in Roatán?Spanish (official), English (widely spoken)
4. What is Roatán known for?Second largest barrier reef in the world, diving, snorkeling, ecotourism
5. Where is Roatán located?Roatán is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) off the coast of Honduras. It lies in the tropical Caribbean Sea, surrounded by clear waters and coral reefs.
6. How big is Roatán?The island is about 59 kilometers (37 miles) long and never more than 8 kilometers (5 miles) wide. It has coastal plains, ridges, and many bays and coves.

Archipelago: A chain or cluster of islands.
Barrier Reef: A long ridge of coral or rock parallel to a coastline, separated from it by a lagoon.
Tropical Maritime Climate: A climate characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity, influenced by proximity to large bodies of water.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.