Mexico
What types of geography does Mexico have?
Mountains, Volcanos, Bodies of Water
Who are the two main characters in a Long Walk to Water?
Salva and Nya
What are two items in NYC drinking water that can cause negative health effects?
PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Lead
Name at least three countries in Latin America you have learned about so far.
Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia
How do I get to school in the morning? Come up with at least two modes of transportation.
Walking, driving to the Park and Ride, Taking a bus, subway train, or running.
Name at least one country that borders Mexico.
The United States
What does Nya spend her time doing each day?
Nya spends her time walking getting gourds of water for her family.
What is the catch phrase that teenagers say these days that are all the rage but can get them into trouble?
6, 7
These islands are known for their beautiful animals such as the toroise that can live up to 200 years, blue-footed boobies, and finches.
The Galapagos Islands
What new movie is coming out that is animated and is a sequel to this starring a rabbit?
Zootopia 2
This type of music has deep roots in indigenous (native) traditions and the Spanish colonists who came to Mexico.
Mariachi music
What two tribes are mentioned in the book so far from the South?
The Dinkas, Jur-chol tribes, and the Nuers.
This is place is know as the "Land Down Under" and would be a great place to visit if you like Koala Bears?
Australia
What is the mountain range in Ecuador called?
The Andes Mountains
Name at least two things that you should do when applying for a job (Achieve 3000).
Research the company, create a resume, dress professionally, etc.
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Why does Salva and the other young member of the group, Buksa, fall behind? What have they discovered?
They realized that they have found a beehive full of honey.
NYC Water is so good that it is made into this food item which is considered the best in not only NY but the United States if not the world.
Bagels
What is the name of the rain forest that is found in multiple Latin American countries that is considered essential for the planet?
The Amazon Rain Forest
This event happened before you were born but your mom and your teacher lived through it that impacted New York City's skyline forever.
September 11th
Who are the two main leaders of the Sudanese conflict? What two groups do the lead?
Bashir, Hemeti
SAF and RSF
What issues are the are the rebels fighting the Sudanese government for?
Northern Muslims and the government want all of Sudan to be Muslim, but Southern Sudan wants to be able to practice their own religion.
Diwali
This country has coastlines that both touch the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Colombia
Come up with at least three effects of the conflict in Sudan?
Famine, civilian casualties, loss of homes, etc.