Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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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/southeast-r-gen-biosphere-reserve

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 Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve?Approximately 265 km² (102 sq mi), encompassing terrestrial and marine components
2. What is the location?Southeast coast of Rügen island, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, bordering the Baltic Sea
3. What is the designation?UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1990
4. Why is the reserve important for animals and plants?The reserve is home to many special plants that like salty soil and many birds that live there. It also provides safe places for fish and invertebrates to breed and eat. Protecting these places keeps the whole Baltic Sea healthy.
5. How did glaciers shape the island?During the last Ice Age, glaciers moved over the land and carved out steep cliffs, rolling hills, and wetlands. These shapes create different habitats for many species.

Moraine Landscapes: Landforms created by the movement and deposition of glaciers.
Coastal Lagoons: Shallow bodies of water separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land.
Man and the Biosphere Programme: An intergovernmental scientific program launched by UNESCO to promote sustainable development based on local resources.