Yalova

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/yalova

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 Yalova?Eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara, northwestern Turkey
2. How many people live in Yalova?Over 250,000 (including conurbation districts)
3. How big is Yalova?Approximately 274 square kilometers (for the province)
4. What is the capital of Yalova?Yalova
5. What language do people speak in Yalova?Turkish
6. Why is Yalova famous for its hot springs?Yalova has thermal springs, especially in Termal, that have been used for wellness for centuries.

Sea of Marmara: An inland sea in Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, crucial for maritime transport and regional geography.
Ferry: A type of vessel designed for regular transport of passengers and vehicles across bodies of water, vital for Yalova's connectivity.
Spa Resort: A destination specializing in health and wellness treatments, often utilizing natural resources like thermal waters, exemplified by Termal in Yalova.
Conurbation: An extensive urban area formed by the merging of several towns or cities, describing the greater Yalova metropolitan area.