Greenwich Park

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/greenwich-park

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 Greenwich Park?Greenwich, London, England
2. How big is Greenwich Park?74 hectares (180 acres)
3. When was Greenwich Park built?First enclosed in 1433, with earlier historical evidence
4. What is the capital of Greenwich Park?London (for the United Kingdom)
5. What language do people speak in Greenwich Park?English
6. What is Greenwich Park known for?The Prime Meridian, Royal Observatory, panoramic city views, and historical significance

Prime Meridian: The 0° line of longitude, serving as the reference point for global time and dividing the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Royal Observatory: An astronomical observatory established in 1676 to advance the science of navigation and geography.
World Heritage Site: A designation by UNESCO for places of outstanding universal value, requiring international protection and preservation.
Grade I Listed: A designation for buildings or sites of exceptional historic interest, indicating the highest level of protection.