Calabar

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/calabar

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. What is the capital of Calabar?Serves as the administrative capital of Cross River State, Nigeria
2. How big is Calabar?The city spans an area of 406 square kilometers (157 square miles)
3. What is the founding?Originally known as Akwa Akpa, reflecting its Efik heritage

Deltaic Urban Center: A city located within the low-lying landform created by deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.
Tropical Monsoon Climate: A type of tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, characterized by heavy rainfall.
Urban Management: The process of planning, organizing, and controlling city resources and services to ensure efficient functioning and development.