Smith Island, Maryland

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/smith-island--maryland

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. Where is Smith Island, Maryland?Chesapeake Bay, Somerset County, Maryland, USA, bordering Virginia territorial waters
2. How many people live in Smith Island, Maryland?Approximately 220 residents, down from a peak of about 800
3. What is the capital of Smith Island, Maryland?Ewell is recognized as the primary community
4. What language do people speak in Smith Island, Maryland?English
5. When was Smith Island, Maryland built?Settled in the 17th century, with continuous habitation since
6. What makes Smith Island special compared to other islands in Maryland?It is the last inhabited island in Maryland that you can’t drive to; you can only get there by boat.

Chesapeake Bay: The largest estuary in North America, a vital ecosystem and historical region facing significant environmental pressures.
Sea Level Rise: The observed increase in the average height of the world's oceans, primarily driven by thermal expansion of water and melting glaciers, posing a severe threat to coastal communities.
Watermen: Individuals engaged in traditional fishing and crabbing occupations, forming a core part of the Chesapeake Bay's cultural and economic identity.
Census-Designated Place (CDP): A statistical geographic entity defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purpose of collecting and presenting census data, often representing unincorporated communities.