Downtown São Paulo

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/downtown-so-paulo

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 Downtown São Paulo?Central São Paulo, São Paulo State, Brazil
2. What is the capital of Downtown São Paulo?São Paulo serves as the capital of the state of São Paulo
3. When was Downtown São Paulo built?The city of São Paulo was founded on January 25, 1554
4. What is the population (greater são paulo)?Estimated at over 22 million inhabitants
5. Why are there so many tall buildings in Downtown São Paulo?Because there is not much space on the ground, so people build up with skyscrapers to fit offices and homes.
6. How does the weather affect Downtown São Paulo?It has warm, wet summers and mild, drier winters, and the rain helps keep nearby plants green but also requires good drainage in the city.

Megacity: A very large city, typically with a population of over 10 million people, characterized by complex urban systems.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures; having an international flavor.