Astoria, Queens

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/astoria--queens

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. Where is Astoria, Queens?Western Queens, New York City, along the East River
2. How big is Astoria, Queens?Approximately 3.5 square miles
3. What is the capital of Astoria, Queens?N/A (part of New York City)
4. When was Astoria, Queens built?Incorporated as Hallet's Cove on April 12, 1839
5. What is Astoria, Queens known for?Filmmaking studios, ethnic diversity, progressive politics, fig cultivation
6. What is the population (2019 estimate)?154,141

Borough: A large administrative division of a city, such as the five boroughs of New York City.
Urban Matrix: The complex network of interconnected elements that make up a city.
Sociopolitical: Relating to both social and political aspects of a society.
Demographic: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.