Santiago de Chile

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/santiago-de-chile

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 big is Santiago de Chile?Approximately 641 square miles (1,660 square kilometers)
2. What is the capital of Santiago de Chile?National capital and seat of government for the Republic of Chile
3. What language do people speak in Santiago de Chile?Spanish (official)
4. When was Santiago de Chile built?February 12, 1541, by Pedro de Valdivia
5. What is Santiago de Chile like?Santiago de Chile is the capital city of Chile, located in a valley surrounded by the Andes mountains and the Chilean Coast Range. It sits about 520 meters above sea level and is known for its beautiful scenery and lively culture.
6. Why does Santiago have a Mediterranean climate?The Andes mountains block moist air from the Pacific Ocean, so Santiago gets a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Inversion Layer: A layer in the atmosphere where temperature increases with altitude, trapping pollutants.
Socioeconomic Stratification: The division of society into different layers based on wealth, income, education, and social status.