Curitiba

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/curitiba

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 Curitiba?Approximately 1.9 million inhabitants
2. How big is Curitiba?Approximately 160 square miles (414 square kilometers)
3. What is the capital of Curitiba?Curitiba is the capital of the state of Paraná
4. When was Curitiba built?March 29, 1693
5. What makes Curitiba special?Curitiba is a city in Brazil that is famous for its smart city planning, green parks, and a special bus system that makes traveling easy and clean.
6. Why does Curitiba have cool winters?Curitiba is higher up in the mountains, about 934 meters above sea level, so it has a mild climate with cooler winters.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): An advanced public transportation system using buses on dedicated lanes for speed and efficiency.
Urbanism: The study and practice of city planning and design, focusing on improving urban life.
Social Equity: Fairness and justice in the distribution of resources and opportunities within a society.
Köppen Climate Classification: A system used to categorize the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.