Macapá

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/macap

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 Macapá?Northern Brazil, situated on the Equator, within the state of Amapá
2. How many people live in Macapá?512,902 (2020 estimate)
3. How big is Macapá?6,407.12 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Macapá?Capital city of the state of Amapá
5. What language do people speak in Macapá?Portuguese
6. What is the notable feature?The Equator passes through the center of the city

Equator: The Earth's imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into hemispheres.
Amazon Delta: The vast, low-lying area where the Amazon River fans out into numerous distributaries before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Plateau: A large, flat area of land that is significantly higher than the surrounding terrain.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.