Mosca

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/mosca

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. How many people live in Mosca?Approximately 250 inhabitants
2. How big is Mosca?Approximately 10 square miles (26 square kilometers)
3. What language do people speak in Mosca?Italian
4. How high is Mosca?High altitude within the Apennine range, contributing to an alpine climate
5. Where is Mosca located?Mosca is in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, a place with cold snowy winters and mild summers.
6. How do people in Mosca make a living?Most people farm sheep and cattle and grow hardy mountain crops. In recent years, they also welcome visitors who come to see the beautiful mountains.

Apennine Mountains: A major mountain range that runs the length of Italy, forming its backbone.
Alpine Climate: A climate characterized by cold, snowy winters and cool summers, typical of high mountain regions.
Municipality: A self-governing local administrative area, often comprising a town or city and its surrounding territory.