Travel

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Date:

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/travel

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 travel and why do people travel?Travel means moving from one place to another. People travel to find food, trade, explore new places, and learn about other cultures.
2. How did people travel in the past?Early people walked or rode animals. Later, the wheel and ships with compasses and maps helped them travel farther and faster.

Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and other human phenomena from one group to another.
Sustainable Tourism: Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.
Globalization: The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.