The Tallest City in the World

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Based on evidence from the text, why is La Paz known as the "tallest city in the world"?

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It has the highest elevation of any capital city in the world.

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Based on evidence from the text, how does the height of La Paz affect its climate?

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It results in colder temperatures than are typical in South America.

Front

Based on evidence from the text, what is the main cause of the cold climate in La Paz despite how close it is to the equator?

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Its high elevation

Front

Based on evidence from the text, why does La Paz receive fewer hours of sunlight compared to Yuma, Arizona?

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Because it is often cloudy

Front

Based on evidence from the text, which of the following words BEST describes La Paz? Ordinary, Friendly, Dangerous, Unique

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Unique

Front

Which of the following quotes from the passage BEST supports the answer to question 5? Options: "Another common activity in the city is a visit to the Valley of the Moon, which is a formation of clay and sandstone that looks like very few places on Earth."; "It is often cloudy in La Paz . . ."; "Elevation is the distance above sea level."; "It rains a lot in the summer in La Paz, but winters are typically dry."

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"Another common activity in the city is a visit to the Valley of the Moon, which is a formation of clay and sandstone that looks like very few places on Earth."

Front

What makes travel to and within La Paz difficult?

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The high altitude and mountainous terrain.

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Based on evidence from the text, what makes the Mi Teleferico cable car system different from other cable car systems?

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It is the longest and highest cable car system on Earth.

Front

Based on evidence from the text, how did Mi Teleferico improve La Paz?

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It improved the economy of La Paz.

Front

Based on evidence from the text, why might the Valley of the Moon be named as such?

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It resembles the moon’s surface.