Cleveland

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/cleveland

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 Cleveland?Northeastern Ohio, situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie
2. How many people live in Cleveland?Approximately 370,000 residents within the city limits
3. How big is Cleveland?82.4 square miles
4. When was Cleveland built?1796 by the Connecticut Land Company
5. What language do people speak in Cleveland?English is the primary language; a diverse population speaks many other languages
6. What is Cleveland known for?Cleveland is a city on the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is famous for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Cleveland Orchestra.

Littoral: Relating to or situated on the shore of a lake or sea.
Urban Renaissance: The process of revitalizing and improving a city, often through development and cultural initiatives.
Rust Belt: A region in the northeastern and midwestern US characterized by declining industry and population.
Mayor-Council Government: A system of local government where a mayor is the chief executive and a council is the legislative body.