Zgniłe Błoto

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. What is the location?Central Poland, Łódź Voivodeship, within Gmina Aleksandrów Łódzki
2. What is the distance from Łódź?Approximately 17 km (11 mi) west
3. What does the name Zgniłe Błoto mean in English?It means "rotten mud." The name describes the old, marshy ground in the area.
4. Where is Zgniłe Błoto located in Poland?It is in central Poland, inside the Łódź Voivodeship. It is close to the city of Łódź and the towns of Zgierz and Aleksandrów Łódzki.

Onomastics: The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of the origin and meaning of proper names.
Gmina: The primary administrative unit in Poland, equivalent to a municipality or township, responsible for local governance.
Voivodeship: A major administrative region in Poland, similar to a province or state, with its own government and responsibilities.
Rural Microcosm: A small place that represents the characteristics and qualities of a larger rural area.