Use of non fiction sign posts

Use context clues or resources like dictionary.com to figure out the meaning of the word "distinct".
Use context clues or resources like dictionary.com to figure out the meaning of the word "remote".
Use context clues or resources like dictionary.com to figure out the meaning of the word "establish".

What is a synonym for the word "base"? Use context clues or your resources.
What is a synonym for the word "isolated" ? Use context clues or your resources.

Use context clues or your resources to figure out the meaning of "adapted".
- Find an example of a number or statistic from the reading that is important.
- List it below.
- What does this number help your to understand?
What was UNEXPECTED from this reading?
- Describe the unexpected.
- Why do you think the author included this?
-Why is it surprising to you?
What are three things that make living in Whittier, AK different from other places in the United States. Explain in at leat 2 complete sentences.