Chessington

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/chessington

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 Chessington?18,973 (2011 Census)
2. What language do people speak in Chessington?English is the primary language
3. What is the key landmark?Chessington World of Adventures Resort
4. Why is Chessington famous?It is famous for Chessington World of Adventures Resort, a large theme park and zoo that attracts visitors from all over the UK.
5. Where does the Bonesgate Stream flow?The Bonesgate Stream flows through Chessington and joins the Hogsmill River, adding natural water to the area.

Conurbation: An extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging into one large city.
Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake, contributing to its volume.
Metropolitan Area: A region comprising a city and its surrounding commuter towns and suburbs.
Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets.