Kanpur

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/kanpur

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 Kanpur?Approximately 3.1 million (as per 2011 Census, likely higher now)
2. How big is Kanpur?Approximately 1,600 square kilometers
3. When was Kanpur built?Historical origins as a village, significant development from the 18th century onwards
4. What is Kanpur and where is it located?Kanpur is a large city in northern India, on the south bank of the Ganges River in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
5. Why is the Ganges River important to Kanpur?The river helps trade, transport, and farming, but it can also become polluted, which is a challenge for the city.

Riparian Location: Relating to or situated on the banks of a river, influencing trade and settlement.
Subtropical Climate: A climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, lying between tropical and temperate regions.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land.
Cosmopolitan Hub: A city that is international in character, with people from many different countries and cultures.