Strait

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/strait

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. What is the geomorphology?Can exhibit sediment accumulation, forming subaqueous fans or deltas at their exits
2. Why are straits important for trade?Straits let ships travel a shorter route, saving time and money, so they help move lots of goods around the world.
3. How do straits affect the ocean?The water flow in a strait can create strong currents and mix different waters, which helps make special places where many kinds of sea animals live.

Hydrographic: Relating to the measurement and description of the physical features of oceans, seas, and coastlines.
Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of terrestrial and extraterrestrial landforms.
Subaqueous Fans: Underwater geological formations resembling fans, created by sediment deposition.
Chokepoint: A strategic narrow passage that significant traffic must pass through.