Jujuy

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/jujuy

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 Jujuy?Northwestern Argentina, part of the Andean region
2. What is the capital of Jujuy?San Salvador de Jujuy
3. How big is Jujuy?Approximately 53,219 square kilometers (20,548 square miles)
4. How many people live in Jujuy?Approximately 770,000 (2022 estimate)
5. When was Jujuy built?San Salvador de Jujuy was founded on April 19, 1593

Andean Region: The vast mountain range stretching along the western coast of South America, influencing climate, culture, and biodiversity.
Sedimentary Rock: Rock formed from the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles on Earth's surface.
Cultural Transmission: The process by which cultural elements, such as traditions and knowledge, are passed from one generation to the next.
Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food; the study of food and culture.