Deptford

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.

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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 big is Deptford?Specific area data not provided in source
2. How many people live in Deptford?Specific population data not provided in source
3. What is the capital of Deptford?London
4. What language do people speak in Deptford?English
5. When was Deptford built?Developed from early settlements near a river ford and fishing village
6. Where is Deptford located?Deptford is on the south bank of the River Thames in southeast London, near where the River Ravensbourne meets the Thames.

Metropolitan Borough: A former type of local government district in London, existing between 1899 and 1965.
Urban Transformation: The process of changing the character or appearance of a town or city, often through redevelopment.
Imperial Expansion: The policy or process of a country increasing its power and influence through colonization or military force.