The White Cliffs of Dover

9/18/2014

We were reading a passage today in reading that mentioned the white cliffs of Dover. someone inquired, why are they white? So blog questions tonight are:

-Where are the White Cliffs of Dover located?
-Why are they white?

8 Comments

Lily P.

9/18/2014 12:22:05 pm

Mrs. Hill, the White Cliffs of Dover are located on the British coastline. They are white because they are made of chalk that is made of the skeletons of tiny algae.

molly r

9/18/2014 09:51:45 pm

I think the Dover Cliffs are in England, but I'm not sure.

Chloe Wood

9/23/2014 11:22:07 am

The White Cliffs of Dover are located along the coastline of England.

Blake C. link

9/24/2014 11:01:42 am

Located-They are 20 miles from Calais, France.

Why there white- They are made of shells and skeletons that make up chalky layers of limestone.

Molly r

9/24/2014 11:55:43 am

I think they are in England.

Andrea

9/29/2014 08:15:54 am

The hills of Dover are located on the Egland coast line.

Kendrin link

9/29/2014 11:59:17 am

The White Cliffs of Dover are white because they have chalk beds.

Blaine

10/2/2014 08:21:46 am

The Dover Cliffs are white because they are made of calk and pure limestone.

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