Calgary

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/calgary

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 Calgary?Approximately 1.3 million residents (as of recent estimates)
2. How big is Calgary?Approximately 825 square kilometers (319 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Calgary?Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and a major economic hub
4. When was Calgary built?Established as Fort Calgary in 1875 by the North-West Mounted Police
5. What makes Calgary's weather special?Because it is close to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary gets chinook winds that warm the city quickly in winter, and it enjoys many sunny days.
6. Why is the Calgary Stampede famous?The Stampede is a big rodeo and festival that celebrates cowboy traditions and brings people together from around the world.

Confluence: The junction where two or more rivers or streams meet.
Chinook Winds: Warm, dry downslope winds that can cause rapid temperature fluctuations in regions east of mountain ranges.
Economic Diversification: The process of expanding an economy to include a wider range of industries and revenue streams, reducing reliance on a single sector.
Municipal Government: The local government responsible for administering a city or town, including services like transit, policing, and public works.