Tehran

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/tehran

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 Tehran?Tehran is the capital city of Iran, located at the southern foothills of the Alborz mountains. It is a large city with more than 9 million people.
2. Why is Tehran surrounded by mountains?The mountains give Tehran natural protection and water from snowmelt, helping the city grow. They also can trap pollution, especially in winter.

Alborz Mountain Range: A major mountain range in northern Iran, forming a significant geographical feature north of Tehran.
Qajar Dynasty: A Persian dynasty that ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, during which Tehran became the capital.
Lingua Franca: A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.