Shenandoah National Park

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/shenandoah-national-park

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 Shenandoah National Park?Approximately 199,000 acres (310 sq mi; 805 km2)
2. How high is Shenandoah National Park?Hawksbill Mountain, 4,051 feet (1,235 m) above sea level
3. What is the location?Extends along the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern and central Virginia, USA
4. What is the primary access road?Skyline Drive, a 105-mile scenic parkway
5. Where does Skyline Drive go?Skyline Drive is a 105‑mile road that climbs the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has more than 70 overlooks where you can stop and look at the valley and the hills.
6. How tall is the highest point in the park?The tallest spot is Hawksbill Mountain, which rises to 4,051 feet above sea level.

Physiographic Province: A region with distinct geological and landform characteristics, such as the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Appalachian Mountains: A major mountain system in eastern North America, known for its ancient geological history and biodiversity.
National Wilderness Preservation System: A network of protected areas in the United States designated for preservation in their natural state.
Edge Effects: Changes in ecological conditions that occur at the boundary between two habitats.