Alabama

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/alabama

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Alabama?Approximately 5.1 million residents
2. How big is Alabama?52,420 square miles, ranking it as the 30th largest state by area
3. What is the capital of Alabama?Montgomery
4. What is the oldest city?Mobile, founded in 1702
5. What is the state bird?Yellowhammer
6. Where does Alabama's northern part lie?The northern part of Alabama is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and has the fertile Tennessee Valley with rolling hills and farmlands.

Appalachian Mountains Foothills: The lower, rolling hills that mark the beginning of a major mountain range.
Democracy: A system of government where citizens hold the power, typically through elected representatives.