Unit 3 Lesson 3: Adjetivos y artículos Flashcards

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Why are defintie articles used

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The definite articles are used to specify nouns. In other words, when you use a definite article, you are referring to a specific object or noun.

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What are the Pan-American Games

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These games are similar to the international Olympic Games, but only the countries in the Americas and Caribbean regions are able to participate in the Pan-American Games.

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What year did the Pan American Games start

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The Pan American Games first started in 1951.

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Describe the Olympic Congress

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They came about at an Olympic Congress in the 1920s when representatives of Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico suggested holding games for just the Americas.

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Who was the first to hose the olpmic games in latin America

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Mexico was the first to host the Central American games in 1926.

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How did the first Pan American Games start

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However, other Latin American representatives wanted to expand the games to include the rest of the Americas. So, in 1951, the first Pan American Games were played in Argentina’s capital city, Buenos Aires.

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What sports are played at the Pan-American Games

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Many different sports are played at the Pan-American Games. Many of the same sports are played at the Olympic Games, but some are unique to the Pan-American Games, such as aquatic skiing, jai alai, racquetball, and squash.

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How many countires particpate

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. Every four years, thousands of athletes from 42 participating countries take part in the games.

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Equador is home to what islands

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Ecuador is home to the Galápagos Islands

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Where are the Galápagos Islands located

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approximately 600 miles west of Ecuador

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What is the Archpelogio de Colon known for

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The islands, also known as the Archipelago de Colón, are famous for their wildlife.

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Charles DArwain and the Galápagos Islands.

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In fact, Charles Darwin learned a lot about animals by observing them during his voyage to the Galápagos Islands. There he made numerous observations that helped him develop the theory of natural selection.

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Elaborate on the diveristy of the Galapagos

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The Galápagos albatross is perhaps one of the most well-known examples of wildlife on the islands. Visitors to the Galápagos might see diverse species of wildlife, such as sea lions, whales, dolphins, bats, snakes, lizards, turtles, shore birds, and land birds.

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The Galapago isalnds are volacin how does that effect life there

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The Galápagos islands are volcanic, meaning that each island is the tip of a volcano. These volcanoes have created a harsh landscape in which relatively few species can thrive. V

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What are activites to do at the Galopgaos

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Visitors to the islands should be both adventurous and daring, as well as willing to take part in outdoor activities, such as hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving.

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