Escambray 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/escambray-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 big is the Escambray Mountains?A significant mountain massif covering a substantial portion of central Cuba
2. What is the location?Central Cuba, spanning Sancti Spíritus, Cienfuegos, and Villa Clara provinces
3. What is the habitat?A biodiversity hotspot with diverse ecosystems, including numerous endemic species
4. Why are the Escambray Mountains special for animals?The mountains have many different climates and heights, so many plants and animals live there that can’t be found anywhere else.
5. How did the Escambray Mountains help people in history?Their steep slopes and hidden forests gave soldiers a safe place to hide and fight during wars, like the Cuban War of Independence and later conflicts.

Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of landforms, such as mountains and valleys.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with exceptionally high levels of biodiversity that is also under significant threat.
Endemic Species: A species of plant or animal that is found only in a specific geographic area.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.