Cantabrian Mountains

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/cantabrian-mountains

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 long is the Cantabrian Mountains?Over 300 kilometers (approximately 180 miles)
2. What is the physiographic classification?Distinct physiographic province of the Alpine System
3. What is the major ski resorts?Alto Campoo, Valgrande-Pajares, Fuentes de Invierno, San Isidro, Leitariegos, Manzaneda
4. What are the Cantabrian Mountains and where are they located?They are a big mountain range in northern Spain, stretching over 300 km, and they border the Cantabrian Sea.
5. Why are the Cantabrian Mountains special for nature?They have many different habitats that help many plants and animals, including the Cantabrian brown bear, and they connect different natural areas.

Physiographic Province: A region characterized by a distinct combination of landforms, geology, and climate.
Alpine System: A major mountain range system spanning across Europe and parts of Asia, formed by tectonic uplift.
Tectonic Activity: The movement and interaction of the Earth's crustal plates, responsible for forming mountains and earthquakes.