Chiapas

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/chiapas

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. Where is Chiapas?Southernmost state of Mexico, bordering Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean
2. What is the capital of Chiapas?Tuxtla Gutiérrez
3. What is the key archaeological sites?Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Toniná
4. Why are the cloud forests in Chiapas special?They have constant fog and many unique plants and animals, like the colorful quetzal bird.
5. How does the climate change from lowlands to mountains in Chiapas?The lowlands are very wet and hot, while the mountains are cooler and often covered in fog.

Mesoamerica: A historical region and cultural area in the Americas that extends from central Mexico down through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica.
Endemic Species: A species of plant or animal that is found only in a specific geographic location.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A biogeographic region with a significant amount of endemic biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation.