Santorini

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/santorini

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 Santorini?Southern Aegean Sea, Greece
2. How many people live in Santorini?Approximately 15,480 (2021 census)
3. How big is Santorini?Approximately 73 square kilometers (main island)
4. What is the capital of Santorini?Fira
5. What language do people speak in Santorini?Greek
6. What is Santorini known for?Its caldera, Minoan eruption, white-washed villages, and Assyrtiko wine

Minoan Eruption: The massive volcanic eruption of Thera around 3,600 years ago that shaped the island and impacted ancient civilizations.
Tectonic Plate: Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock that make up the Earth's crust and upper mantle.
Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as soil, topography, and climate.
Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes for winemaking.