Peñalba de Ávila

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/pe-alba-de--vila

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 Peñalba de Ávila?Municipality in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain
2. How many people live in Peñalba de Ávila?123 inhabitants (2010 census)
3. How big is Peñalba de Ávila?23 square kilometers (8.9 sq mi)
4. How high is Peñalba de Ávila?1,073 meters (3,520 feet) above sea level
5. What is the proximity to capital?17 kilometers (11 mi) from Madrid
6. Why is Peñalba de Ávila special for nature?Its high altitude and large open space support unique plants and animals, and give the area a cooler, crisper climate.

Municipality: A political and administrative division of a territory, typically a town or city and its surrounding area.
Castile and León: The largest autonomous community in Spain by area, known for its historical cities and diverse landscapes.
Altitude: The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
Population Density: A measurement of population per unit area, often used to quantify how crowded or sparse an area is.