Shimen National Forest 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/shimen-national-forest-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 Shimen National Forest Park?Approximately 300 square kilometers (about 116 square miles)
2. What is the location?Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
3. What is the climate?Subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and mild, drier winters
4. Why is Shimen National Forest Park important for nature?It has many different plants and animals, some rare, and helps scientists study nature and keep the environment healthy.
5. How does the park help people in the local area?It brings visitors who can work as guides, in hotels, or in park jobs, and it also shows people how to care for forests.

Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with exceptionally high levels of endemic species and significant threats to their survival.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air and water.
Conservation Biology: The scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems.