Quetta

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.

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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. What is the capital of Quetta?Yes, it serves as the administrative and political capital of Balochistan province
2. What language do people speak in Quetta?Primary languages include Balochi, Pashto, Brahui, and Urdu, reflecting its diverse population
3. What makes Quetta the highest city in Pakistan?Quetta sits in a valley surrounded by tall mountains, and its average height is 1,680 meters (5,510 feet) above sea level.
4. Why is Quetta called the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan"?The cool climate and fertile soil in the valley let farmers grow many tasty fruits like apples, apricots, peaches, plums, and grapes, and even make dried fruit.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Microclimate: The climate of a small, specific area that differs from the climate of the surrounding region.
Nexus: A connection or series of connections linking two or more things; a central or focal point.