Glendale, California

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/glendale-california

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 many people live in Glendale, California?Estimated 187,823 as of 2025
2. How big is Glendale, California?30.4 square miles
3. What is the capital of Glendale, California?Glendale (as a principal city)
4. What language do people speak in Glendale, California?English is primary; significant Armenian and Spanish speaking populations
5. When was Glendale, California built?Incorporated in 1906
6. Where is Glendale located?Glendale sits in the Verdugo Mountains, about 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, and part of the San Fernando Valley.

Verdugo Mountains: A significant mountain range forming a substantial part of Glendale's topography and natural landscape.
San Fernando Valley: A large, populous valley in Los Angeles County, contributing to Glendale's geographical diversity.
Animation Production: The process of creating animated films and series, with Glendale being a global hub for this industry.
Council-Manager Government: A system where an elected council makes policy and a hired manager handles day-to-day city operations.