Highland

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/highland

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 high is Highland?Uplands generally 300-600m; highlands typically refer to lower mountain ranges
2. What is the geological classification?Areas of high elevation including mountainous regions, elevated plateaus, and high hills
3. What is the hydrological function?Serve as critical headwaters and reservoirs for major river systems
4. Why do highlands have cooler temperatures?Highland air is cooler because the higher you go, the thinner the air gets and the more rain or snow falls. The extra moisture and wind also keep temperatures lower than in flat areas.
5. How do highlands help rivers and water?Highlands act like natural water towers. Rain and snow that fall there slowly melt and flow into rivers, giving water to farms, cities, and forests downstream.

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