Machu Picchu was built at a high latitude in Peru allowing it to be hidden in the Andes mountains. Babylon was located in a hot, arid climate in Mesopotamia as seen on maps. Calixtlhuaca was likely in a temperate climate based on its location and images from Google Earth. Jerusalem has a Mediterranean climate and landmarks like religious sites that have progressed over centuries as a tourist destination. Athens is also a tourist attraction with landmarks like the Acropolis and has modernized while preserving its history.
2. #1 Machu Picchu
• 1) what is the latitude of the city of Machu
Picchu?
• 2) why was this ancient city build in this area?
3. #2 Babylon
• 1) find to images of building in Babylon.
• 2) by looking at the map and the location of
this city what can you expect the climate to be
like?
4. Calixtlhuaca
• 1) where is this ancient city located at?
• 2) By view the picture on Google Earth what
can you assume the weather to be like?
5. Jerusalem
1) According to the location of Jerusalem what can you expect the climate
to be lie?
2) What kind of landmarks does Jerusalem have?
3) How has the city progressed over all this years?
6. Athens
• 1) What are some important landmarks in
Athens?
• 2) How has this city modernized itself?
• 3) why do you think Athens is tourist
attraction?
