List of largest cities

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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-largest-cities

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 List of largest cities?The population of the largest urban agglomerations can exceed 30 million inhabitants
2. How big is List of largest cities?Urban areas can span thousands of square kilometers, encompassing multiple administrative divisions
3. Where is List of largest cities?Frequently situated at confluences of trade routes, major waterways, or coastal regions
4. What language do people speak in List of largest cities?Characterized by linguistic diversity, often with dozens or hundreds of languages spoken
5. What is the capital of List of largest cities?Many serve as national capitals, concentrating political power and administrative functions
6. What makes a city one of the largest in the world?Cities grow big when they are in good places, like near rivers, coasts, or trade routes. These spots help people move goods, find food, and build businesses, which brings more people to live there.

Urban Agglomeration: The contiguous built-up area of a city, including suburbs, regardless of administrative boundaries.
City Proper: The administrative boundaries of a city, often defined by municipal law.
Metropolitan Area: A region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.