Visakhapatnam

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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 Visakhapatnam?North-eastern Andhra Pradesh, India, situated on the Bay of Bengal
2. How many people live in Visakhapatnam?Approximately 2.1 million (urban agglomeration)
3. How big is Visakhapatnam?Approximately 597 square kilometers (GVMC limits)
4. What is Visakhapatnam known for?Visakhapatnam is a sparkling city by the sea, famous for its big port, beautiful beaches like RK Beach, and cool caves like the Borra Caves.
5. Why are the Borra Caves special?The Borra Caves have ancient human artifacts and amazing rock formations that show how people lived long ago.

Maritime Trade: The transport of goods and commodities by sea or ocean.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
Urban Agglomeration: The contiguous built-up area of a city, including its suburbs.
Human Capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population.