Glasgow

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/glasgow

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 Glasgow?West Central Scotland, situated on the River Clyde
2. How many people live in Glasgow?Approximately 630,000 (city proper), with a wider urban population exceeding 1.7 million
3. How big is Glasgow?Approximately 62 square miles (160 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Glasgow?English is the primary language; Scots is also widely spoken and recognized
5. What is the main city?Glasgow
6. What makes Glasgow special?Glasgow is famous for its art, music, and the River Clyde that runs through the city.

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