List of cities in Oceania by population

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/list-of-cities-in-oceania-by-population

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 are the biggest cities in Oceania?Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are the most populous cities in Australia, and other island nations also have large cities with many residents.
2. Why do cities like Sydney and Melbourne have so many people?They are major ports and trade centers, and they offer jobs in finance, technology, tourism, plus good schools, hospitals, and cultural activities.

Demographic: Relating to the statistical study of populations, especially their size and distribution.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Urban Agglomeration: The contiguous built-up area of a city, including the central city and its suburbs.