Mallorca

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/mallorca

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 Mallorca?Balearic Islands, Spain
2. How big is Mallorca?Seventh largest island
3. What is the capital of Mallorca?Palma
4. What is the autonomous community?Balearic Islands, established 1983
5. What is the primary economic driver?International tourism
6. Why is Mallorca a popular tourist destination?Mallorca is a favorite holiday spot because it has bright sunshine, lovely beaches, and many fun places for families and explorers. Its airport brings millions of visitors every year.

Mediterranean Sea: A large body of saltwater connected to the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the Mediterranean Basin.
Autonomous Community: A first-level administrative division of Spain, possessing legislative and executive autonomy.
Archipelago: A chain, cluster, or collection of islands.
Cultural Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.