Verde

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/verde

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 Verde?Verde is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
2. How many people live in Verde?The population of Verde is approximately 17,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Verde?The municipality covers an area of 1,000.76 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Verde?The administrative seat and main urban center is the city of Verde
5. What language do people speak in Verde?Portuguese is the official and predominant language
6. What kind of plants grow in Verde?The land in Verde is good for growing coffee, fruits, and vegetables. The trees and plants are part of the Atlantic Forest.

Atlantic Forest: A highly biodiverse biome in Brazil, facing significant threats from deforestation and human development.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Human Capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.