Geography of London

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/geography-of-london

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 Geography of London?Southeastern Great Britain, on the River Thames
2. How big is Geography of London?1,579 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Geography of London?Yes, of the United Kingdom
4. What language do people speak in Geography of London?English (official), with hundreds of minority languages spoken
5. What is the population (city proper)?8.98 million (2019)
6. What is the key natural feature?The River Thames, a navigable tidal river

Agglomeration: A collection of urban areas that have grown together, forming a large continuous built-up area.
Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding countryside.
Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate characterized by mild temperatures and moderate rainfall throughout the year.