Engadin

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/engadin

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 Engadin?Eastern Swiss Alps, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
2. How many people live in Engadin?Approximately 25,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Engadin?A long high Alpine valley, extending nearly 100 kilometers
4. What is the capital of Engadin?No single capital; key centers include St. Moritz and Scuol
5. What is the climate?Characterized by high sunshine duration and dry conditions due to Alpine protection

High Alpine Valley: A valley situated at a significant altitude within major mountain ranges, often with unique ecological and climatic conditions.
Continental Divide: A ridge of land that separates drainage basins flowing to different seas or oceans.
Romansh Language: A Romance language spoken in parts of southeastern Switzerland, with deep historical ties to the Engadin region.
Hydrological Basin: The area of land where all precipitation drains into a common river system or body of water.