I. At http://www.m-w.com :

A. Write the definition of 'maelstrom': _______________________________________

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B. How long ago did the word first appear in English usage? _____________________

C. Use the thesaurus to find three synonyms for maelstrom: ______________________

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II. At the Google.com page, enter 'maelstrom' in the search panel.

A. List three different types of things that are named 'Maelstrom':

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

III. At http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/journeys/01/aug01/travel_tips.html, list the names of three other well-known "maelstroms":

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

IV. The Maelstrom is located at the southern tip of the Lofoten Island chain. Use the map of Norway at http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/europe/norway_rel96.jpg

A. to estimate the map coordinates of this location: ___________________________

B. to estimate the distance (in km) to Bode: _________________________________

V. Check out these websites and write a visual description of the Maelstrom:

http://www.lofoten-info.no/history.htm#13

http://www.math.uio.no/~bjorng/moskstraumen/

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