Mato Grosso

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/mato-grosso

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 Mato Grosso?Central-West region of Brazil
2. How big is Mato Grosso?903,357 square kilometers
3. How many people live in Mato Grosso?Approximately 3.6 million people
4. What is the capital of Mato Grosso?Cuiabá
5. What language do people speak in Mato Grosso?Portuguese (official), various indigenous languages
6. What is Mato Grosso known for?Represents 1.9% of Brazil's GDP

Biome: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, such as forest or tundra.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high level of endemic species that is under significant threat from human activities.
Federal System: A form of government where power is divided between a central national government and regional governments.