Yukon River

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/yukon-river

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 long is the Yukon River?Approximately 2,000 miles (3,200 km)
2. How big is the Yukon River?Approximately 328,000 square miles (850,000 km²)
3. What is the major cities/settlements?Whitehorse (Canada), Dawson City (Canada), Fort Yukon (Alaska, USA), Emmonak (Alaska, USA)
4. What is the primary water source?Snowmelt and glacial melt from the Saint Elias Mountains and surrounding ranges
5. What animals live in and around the Yukon River?Many animals live there, like salmon, grizzly and black bears, bald eagles, moose, caribou, and lots of waterfowl.
6. Why do salmon travel so far up the Yukon River?Salmon swim up to 2,000 miles from the ocean to reach their birthplace and lay eggs, and this helps feed many other animals.

Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of Earth's landforms, including rivers and valleys.
Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.
Permafrost: Ground that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years, common in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.