Detroit

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/detroit

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 Detroit?Southeastern Michigan, situated on the Detroit River
2. How many people live in Detroit?Approximately 630,000 residents
3. How big is Detroit?Approximately 139 square miles
4. When was Detroit built?July 24, 1701
5. What language do people speak in Detroit?English is the predominant language; significant Spanish-speaking population
6. What is Detroit known for?Historical center of the American automobile industry and birthplace of Motown Records

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