Kharkiv

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kharkiv

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 Kharkiv?Northeastern Ukraine, situated on the Kharkiv River
2. How many people live in Kharkiv?Approximately 1.4 million inhabitants
3. How big is Kharkiv?Approximately 350 square kilometers (135 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Kharkiv?Ukrainian and Russian
5. When was Kharkiv built?Circa 1654
6. What is Kharkiv known for?Being a primary industrial, scientific, and educational center of Ukraine

Chernozem Soils: Rich, dark soil found in temperate grasslands, highly fertile and ideal for agriculture.
Continental Climate: A climate characterized by large seasonal temperature variations, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of interior landmasses.
Industrialization: The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.