Quito

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/quito

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 Quito?Approximately 2.8 million people (metropolitan area, 2024 estimate)
2. What is the capital of Quito?Quito
3. How big is Quito?Approximately 113 square miles (292 square kilometers) for the urban administrative zone
4. What language do people speak in Quito?Spanish
5. What money is used in Quito?United States Dollar (USD)
6. Which continent is Quito in?South America

Syncretism: The merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, often seen in Quito's blend of indigenous and colonial traditions.
Baroque Architecture: An ornate and dramatic style of architecture characterized by elaborate ornamentation and grand scale, prominent in Quito's colonial churches.
Solar Radiation: Energy emitted by the sun, which is more intense at high altitudes like Quito due to the thinner atmosphere.