Cambridge

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/cambridge

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 Cambridge?Cambridgeshire, England
2. How many people live in Cambridge?City: 145,700; Wider built-up area: 181,137 (as of 2021 UK census)
3. What is the capital of Cambridge?County town of Cambridgeshire
4. What language do people speak in Cambridge?English
5. What is the workforce education level?Over 40% hold higher education qualifications
6. Why is Cambridge famous for science?The University of Cambridge has made many important discoveries. Many high‑tech and bioscience companies started from research done there.

Bronze Age: A prehistoric period characterized by the use of bronze, typically occurring between 3300 and 1200 BCE.
University: An institution of higher education and research, typically offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Silicon Fen: A high-technology cluster in and around Cambridge, England, analogous to Silicon Valley.
Charters: Official documents issued by a governing authority granting rights, privileges, or status.