Beverly Hills, California

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/beverly-hills-california

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 Beverly Hills, California?Los Angeles County, California, USA
2. How many people live in Beverly Hills, California?32,701 (2020 Census)
3. What is the capital of Beverly Hills, California?Beverly Hills
4. What language do people speak in Beverly Hills, California?English is the predominant language; Spanish is also spoken
5. When was Beverly Hills, California built?Incorporated as a city on September 15, 1914
6. What is Beverly Hills, California known for?Celebrity residents, luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive, and high property values

Urban Enclave: A distinct area or community surrounded by a larger, different area.
Affluence: The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Municipal Government: The government of a city or town, responsible for local services and administration.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.