Adana

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/adana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Adana?Approximately 2.2 million inhabitants
2. How big is Adana?Approximately 5,200 square kilometers (2,000 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Adana?Adana
4. What language do people speak in Adana?Turkish
5. What is Adana famous for?Adana is a big city in southern Turkey known for its tasty food, especially the spicy Adana Kebab, and for being a center of farming and industry.
6. Where does the Seyhan River flow and why is it important?The Seyhan River runs through Adana and makes the surrounding land very fertile, helping farmers grow cotton, grains, and citrus fruits.

Alluvial Deposits: Sediments carried and deposited by a river, creating fertile land ideal for agriculture.
Çukurova Region: A historically significant and agriculturally rich plain in southern Turkey where Adana is located.
Metropolitan Municipality: A form of local government for large urban areas, responsible for a wide range of public services and planning.