Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hubert-h-humphrey-metrodome

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. What is the location?Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
2. What is the year opened?1982
3. What was the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and when did it open?It was a big stadium in Minneapolis that opened in 1982. It was called "The Dome" and was used by the Vikings, Twins, and Golden Gophers.
4. How did the Metrodome's roof stay up?The roof was made of special fiberglass fabric and was kept up by blowing air inside the stadium so the inside was slightly pressurized, like inflating a big balloon.

Air-supported structure: A building or roof that relies on internal air pressure to maintain its shape and stability.
Multi-purpose stadium: A venue designed to host a variety of sports and events, rather than a single sport.
Architectural innovation: The introduction of new or significantly improved designs, methods, or materials in building construction.