Canoga Park, Los Angeles

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/canoga-park-los-angeles

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 Canoga Park, Los Angeles?San Fernando Valley, City of Los Angeles, California
2. How many people live in Canoga Park, Los Angeles?Approximately 57,000 residents
3. How big is Canoga Park, Los Angeles?Approximately 5.7 square miles
4. When was Canoga Park, Los Angeles built?Established as Owensmouth in 1912; renamed Canoga Park on March 1, 1931
5. What language do people speak in Canoga Park, Los Angeles?English and Spanish are the predominant languages, reflecting the diverse population
6. What is Canoga Park in Los Angeles?Canoga Park is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. It used to be farms and now is a lively, diverse community.

Alluvial Plain: A flat area of land formed by sediments deposited by rivers or streams.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Annexation: The legal incorporation of a territory into a larger political entity.
Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.