Dallas

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/dallas

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 Dallas?Northeastern Texas, USA, central to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
2. How big is Dallas?Approximately 340 square miles (883 square kilometers)
3. When was Dallas built?Established in 1856
4. What is the main city?Dallas
5. Why is Dallas famous for food?Dallas is celebrated for its Texas barbecue, Tex‑Mex dishes, and a growing variety of international restaurants.
6. How did Dallas grow?Dallas grew after a railway arrived in 1873, and later oil was discovered, turning it into a transportation and oil hub.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: A vast, interconnected metropolitan area in North Texas encompassing Dallas, Fort Worth, and numerous surrounding cities and suburbs.
Blackland Prairies: A geographical region in Texas characterized by fertile black soil, historically important for agriculture.
FIRE Sector: An acronym representing the Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate industries, a major component of Dallas's economy.