COSTA RICA WEBQUEST Nombre__________________________
El Tiempo
Find out today’s weather in Costa Rica’s capital city, San José and one other city of your choice. Go to: Weather
1. __________________________
2. ___________________________
What is the average annual temperature in Costa Rica in Fahrenheit?
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What are the coldest months of the year in Costa Rica? ____________
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The average rainfall in Costa Rica is around ___________ although some
mountainous areas get ____________ of rainfall per year.
EL TURISMO
Go to:
Activities
What are three activities to do in Costa Rica?
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Which activity would you choose to do first in Costa Rica? __________________
What would you be doing on a canopy
tour?______________________________________________________
LA VIDA EN COSTA RICA
Go to : ˇViva Costa Rica!
Why is Costa Rica considered a peaceful country?
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EL PAIS
This webpage cites three examples of how Costa Rica is a progressive nation. What are they? Go to: Costa Ricans
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2.________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
Costa Ricans are also referred to by what two names (by themselves as well).
Go to:
Costa Ricans
_____________________________ and ___________________________________
El CAFÉ
Go to: Costa Rican Coffee
Costa Rican coffee can be very pricey. Why do you think that is so after reading through the first four paragraphs?
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Ripe coffee beans are what color?____________________________
Cierto o falso ( circle one): Coffee is a native plant to Costa Rica.
GEOGRAFIA
Costa Rica is a country of volcanic origin and the country has several volcanoes. Choose which volcano fits the description. Volcan Irazu or Volcan Arenal.
Go to: Costa Rican Volcanoes
1. _____________ The highest
volcano in the country.
2. _____________ The most active volcano.
3. _____________ Had a few catastrophic eruptions.
4.______________ Erupted in June 1963 and covered San Jose with a thick layer
of ash.
5. _____________ The biggest eruption took place in July 1968 and destroyed
everything within 15 kilometers.
6. _____________ The last time it erupted was in 2001.
7. _____________ On its slopes grow strawberries.
8. _____________ The only place in America where you can see both oceans at
once.
9._____________ 3,000 year old volcano
Where is Costa Rica located? Identify the region and the countries that border it.
Costa Rica is part of ________________ America.
________________________ is to the north and _________________________ is to
the south.
COMIDA
Look at the following page to read about Costa Rican food. Go to: Comida de Costa Rica
What is 'comida tipica' of Costa Rica?
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Compare and contrast the type of food and eating habits of the Costa Ricans with
those of the Americans.
Americans
Costa Ricans Both
List three things you would like to eat and why.
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2.________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
ECOSYSTEMS
Costa Rica has a broad spectrum of ecosystems, especially considering how small it is. Read about the five ecosystems and answer the following.
Go to: Costa Rican ecosystems
1. Which ecosystem boasts greatest species diversity of ecosystem?
2. Which ecosystem is found only in Guanacaste?
3. Which ecosystem is the same as another, just at a higher elevation?
Search the website for other interesting information about
Costa Rica. Write 5 interesting things that you found out below.
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