Ross Sea

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/ross-sea

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 big is the Ross Sea?637,000 square kilometers
2. What is the location?Antarctica, Southern Ocean
3. What is the named after?British explorer James Clark Ross (visited 1841)
4. Why is the Ross Sea important for scientists?Scientists study the Ross Sea because it is a very intact marine ecosystem that helps them learn about climate change, ocean currents, and how Antarctic animals live.
5. How many kinds of fish live in the Ross Sea?There are about 95 species of fish in the Ross Sea, along with many seals, penguins, and other animals.

Embayment: A curved inlet or bay in a coastline, often forming a large indentation.
Oceanographic Processes: The study of the physical and chemical aspects of the ocean, including currents, temperature, and salinity.
Marine Protected Area (MPA): A designated area of the sea or coast managed for conservation, often with restrictions on human activities.