Saint Lawrence River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/saint-lawrence-river

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 Saint Lawrence River?Approximately 1 million square kilometers (386,000 square miles)
2. What is the Saint Lawrence River known for?The Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway, unique beluga whale population, historical significance
3. What is the population of basin?The river basin supports a population of over 50 million people
4. What is the main cities?Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivières (Canada); Massena (United States)
5. What is the Saint Lawrence River and why is it important?It is a long river that carries water from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It lets ships travel between the lakes and the sea, helping people move goods.
6. How does the Saint Lawrence River help animals like beluga whales?The river’s estuary mixes fresh and saltwater, creating a special place where beluga whales can live and find food.

Laurentide Ice Sheet: A massive sheet of ice that covered much of North America during the last glacial period.
Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway: A system of canals, locks, and channels enabling ocean vessels to navigate from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes.
International Joint Commission (IJC): A binational organization established by Canada and the United States to resolve disputes over shared water resources.