Wind River Range

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/wind-river-range

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 the Wind River Range?Approximately 100 miles (160 km) in length
2. What is the location?Western Wyoming, United States
3. What is the highest peak?Gannett Peak, 13,802 feet (4,207 m)
4. Why is the Wind River Range important for rivers?It is part of the Continental Divide, so water on one side flows to the Pacific Ocean and water on the other side flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
5. Where can you find the highest peak in Wyoming?Gannett Peak, which is 13,802 feet tall, is located in the Wind River Range.

Rocky Mountains: A vast mountain system in western North America, characterized by significant geological diversity and ecological richness.
Continental Divide: The principal hydrological divide of the Americas, separating watersheds that drain into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: A large, ecologically intact temperate ecosystem encompassing Yellowstone National Park and surrounding national forests and wilderness areas.
Alpine Tundra: A treeless biome found at high elevations, characterized by low-growing vegetation and harsh environmental conditions.