Yukon

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

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 many people live in Yukon?48,278 (as of Q3 2025 estimates)
2. How big is Yukon?482,443 square kilometers (186,272 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Yukon?Whitehorse
4. What language do people speak in Yukon?English and French
5. What is the climate type?Primarily subarctic, with tundra climate along the Arctic coast
6. Where can you find the highest mountain in Canada?Mount Logan, the tallest mountain in Canada, is in Yukon’s St. Elias Mountains.

Subarctic Climate: A climate characterized by long, severe winters and short, mild summers, with significant temperature variations.
Tundra Climate: A cold, treeless biome found in high-latitude regions, with permafrost and low-growing vegetation.
Federal Statute: A law enacted by the federal legislature of a country, such as the Parliament of Canada.
First Nations Languages: Indigenous languages spoken by the First Nations peoples of Canada, recognized for their cultural significance.