Cold Temperatures in the High Andean Areas of Cusco

1. Understanding Friaje

2. Friaje is a period of very cold temperatures that happens in winter. It can cause many problems for people living in the high Andean areas.

• What is friaje?

• A hot season

• A period of very cold temperatures

• A festival

• A hollyday

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1. Understanding Friaje

2. Friaje is a period of very cold temperatures that happens in winter. It can cause many problems for people living in the high Andean areas.

3. When does friaje occur?

• In summer

• In spring

• In January

• In winter

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2. Causes of Cold Temperatures

3. The high altitude of the Andes mountains causes the temperature to drop. Cold air from the south also contributes to the friaje.

• What causes the temperature to drop in the Andes?

• High altitude

• Low altitude

• The ocean

• I do not know

2. Causes of Cold Temperatures

3. The high altitude of the Andes mountains causes the temperature to drop. Cold air from the south also contributes to the friaje.

4. What contributes to friaje besides high altitude?

• Warm air from the north

• Rain

• Cold air from the south

• The Sun

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3. Effects on Health

4. Cold temperatures can cause health problems like colds, flu, and pneumonia, especially for children and elderly people.

• Who is most affected by cold temperatures?

• Children and elderly people

• Young people

• Athletes

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3. Effects on Health

4. Cold temperatures can cause health problems like colds, flu, and pneumonia, especially for children and elderly people.

5. What health problems can cold temperatures cause?

• Headaches

• Stomachache

• injury

• Cold and flu

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4. Vaccination

5. Getting vaccinated against the flu is important to protect yourself during the friaje. Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses.

• Why is vaccination important during friaje?

• To get stronger

• To prevent serious illnesses

• To play outside

• Go to bed early

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4. Vaccination

5. Getting vaccinated against the flu is important to protect yourself during the friaje. Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses.

6. What does vaccination help prevent?

• Hunger

• Serious illnesses

• Dehydration

• malnutrition

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5. Vitamin Supplements

6. Taking vitamin supplements can boost your immune system and help you stay healthy in cold weather. Vitamins like C and D are very helpful.

• What can vitamin supplements do?

• Make you sleepy

• Increase hunger

• Boost your immune system

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5. Vitamin Supplements

6. Taking vitamin supplements can boost your immune system and help you stay healthy in cold weather. Vitamins like C and D are very helpful.

7. Which vitamins are helpful in cold weather?

• Vitamins D and A

• Vitamins C and B

• Vitamins C and D

• Vitamins A and B