Fjord Estuary Example — Reading Comprehension
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
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This audio -aligned reading passage introduces students to fjord estuaries, deep narrow valleys carved by glaciers and later flooded by seawater. The passage highlights Sognefjord in Norway, one of the world’s largest fjord estuaries, and fjords in Alaska such as Kenai Fjords. Students learn about key characteristics, including their great depth, steep sides, and glacial sills that affect water circulation. It explains why oxygen levels are low in deep waters but why upper waters are rich in life, supporting whales, seabirds, and fish. The passage also explores human uses such as fishing, safe harbors, and tourism, while noting environmental challenges from pollution and climate change. With engaging fun facts and audio integration for accessibility, this passage connects NGSS Life Science: Structure and Function to real-world glacial estuaries.
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