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Clues to the Location of the Mysterious Islands

Before you examine where these islands are located on a map, you should read some information and see what clues you can find about their location from your reading.

Visit the web site below and see if there are any clues that help you predict where these islands might be located. Skim through the reading and look for physical features of Maryland that will help you. You should also use what you know about Maryland geography to help you make your prediction.

Would these islands be located in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay? The southern part? Write your prediction on your Disappearing Islands Worksheet, as your answer to Question #1.

Explain why you made this prediction as your answer to Question #2.

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