Question

s8 ecuador nombre: periodo: fecha: 5. the galapagos islands are about 1,000 kilometers off the coast of ecuador. there are approximately 3 kilometers to every 2 miles. how many miles off the coast are the galapagos? 6. what are the 4 distinct geographical areas in ecuador? 7. what does ecuador mean in english? answer the following questions from using this link: https://tinyurl.com/comidaenecuador 8. what are llapingachos? 9. what part of the chicken is in the caldo de gallina? 10. what is cuy? 11. which of all these dishes would you be most interested in trying? answer the following questions by finding the information on this link: https://tinyurl.com/thingstodoinquito 12. what are your impressions of quito? 13. what is mitad del mundo? 14. how high does the teleférico take you? 15. considering everything youve seen about ecuador, what are your favorite parts? what would you definitely want to go see? how does it compare to places youve traveled to before or where you currently live?

Explanation:

1. Given the conversion ratio of 3 kilometers to 2 miles, we can set up a proportion to find the number of miles for 1000 kilometers.
2. Requires knowledge of Ecuador's geography.
3. Involves language - translation knowledge.

8 - 10. Need knowledge about Ecuadorian cuisine.

1. Subjective opinion - based question about food preference.
2. Subjective opinion - based question about a city.
3. Requires knowledge about a landmark in Ecuador.
4. Needs information about a specific attraction's height.
5. Subjective opinion - based question comparing Ecuador to other places.

Answer:

1. Let $x$ be the number of miles. We have the proportion $\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1000}{x}$. Cross - multiplying gives $3x = 2000$, so $x=\frac{2000}{3}\approx667$ miles.
2. The four distinct geographical areas in Ecuador are the Coast (Costa), the Highlands (Sierra), the Amazon (Oriente), and the Galapagos Islands.
3. Equator.
4. Potato patties stuffed with cheese.
5. Hen (meat and bones).
6. Guinea pig.
7. (Answer will vary based on personal preference, e.g., I would be most interested in trying cuy as it is a unique local dish.)
8. (Answer will vary based on personal impression, e.g., Quito seems to be a city rich in history with beautiful colonial - era architecture.)
9. Mitad del Mundo is the "Middle of the World" monument located near Quito, marking the equator.
10. (Answer requires information from the provided link. Without accessing it, cannot provide an exact answer.)
11. (Answer will vary based on personal experience, e.g., My favorite parts are the Galapagos Islands for their unique wildlife. I would definitely want to see the giant tortoises. It is very different from the places I've been to before as it has such a diverse range of ecosystems.)