Trojena

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/trojena

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 the location?Mountainous region of NEOM, Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
2. What is the climate?Average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F), significantly cooler than surrounding desert areas
3. Where is Trojena located?It is in the Tabuk Province mountains of Saudi Arabia, far from the hot desert.
4. Why can you ski in Trojena even though it's in the desert?The mountain keeps the temperature cooler, so they can build a ski resort that works all year, even though the rest of the area is hot.

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