Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands) – Part 1
Your name ____________________
Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National Monument
(Northwestern Hawaiian Islands)
Research Worksheet – Part 1
Background:
1. What are some geological features in the NWHIs?
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2. If the NWHIs were laid across the continental United States, what distance would they cover?
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3. About how many species live in the NWHIs? What might explain the high occurrence of endemic species (found no where else)?
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4. What were at least two uses of the NWHIs by the ancient Polynesians?
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Island Information:
5. What is the name of the NWHI you will study in more depth?
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6. Describe the geography of the island (e.g., physical features, size).
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7. Describe the history of the human use of the island.
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8. List at least 6 organisms that live on or in the waters surrounding this island.
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Slideshow Organization:
Complete this section after you make your Food Web in Part 2.
Slides (picture) Story board (information about)
