Denver

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/denver

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 Denver?Colorado, United States
2. How many people live in Denver?Approximately 715,520 residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Denver?About 155 square miles (401 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Denver?Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado
5. What language do people speak in Denver?English is the predominant language; Spanish is the second most common
6. When was Denver built?November 1858

Consolidated City and County: A form of municipal government where the city and county governments are merged into a single entity.
Semi-arid Climate: A climate characterized by low precipitation, significant temperature variations between seasons, and often sparse vegetation.
Aerospace Industry: The field of business concerned with the design, development, production, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.