London Heathrow Airport

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/london-heathrow-airport

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 big is London Heathrow Airport?Approximately 30 square miles (75 square kilometers)
2. What is the location?Hillingdon, London, England
3. What is the operator?Heathrow Airport Holdings
4. What is Heathrow Airport and why is it important?Heathrow Airport is a very busy airport in London where many planes travel to faraway places. It helps people and businesses travel and brings money to the city.
5. Where is Heathrow Airport located and how does its location help it?It is in Hillingdon, west of central London. Being far from the city center and on flat land makes it easier to build runways and terminals.

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