Springer Mountain

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/springer-mountain

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 high is Springer Mountain?Approximately 3,770 feet (1,149 meters)
2. How big is Springer Mountain?Part of the Chattahoochee National Forest
3. What is the location?Border of Fannin and Gilmer counties, northern Georgia, USA
4. What is the habitat?Chattahoochee National Forest, Blue Ridge Mountains

Physiographic province: A region with distinct geological and topographical characteristics.
Temperate deciduous forest: A forest dominated by trees that shed their leaves annually.
Thru-hiker: A person who attempts to hike an entire long trail in one continuous journey.
National Scenic Trail: A trail designated by Congress for its recreational, conservation, and historical value.