Lincolnshire

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/lincolnshire

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 Lincolnshire?1,103,320 (2022 estimate)
2. How big is Lincolnshire?6,959 km2 (2,687 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Lincolnshire?Lincoln
4. What language do people speak in Lincolnshire?English
5. What is the notable geographical features?Lincolnshire Wolds (chalk hills), The Fens (drained marshland), Lincolnshire Edge (escarpment)

Ceremonial County: A geographical area used for certain official purposes, distinct from administrative boundaries.
Unitary Authority: A local government district that has the powers and responsibilities of both a county council and a district council.
Diocese: The district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church.