Montgomery County, Maryland

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/montgomery-county-maryland

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. Where is Montgomery County, Maryland?Maryland, bordering Washington, D.C
2. How many people live in Montgomery County, Maryland?1,062,061 (2020 census)
3. How big is Montgomery County, Maryland?507 square miles
4. What is the capital of Montgomery County, Maryland?Rockville
5. What is the post-graduate degree holders?29.2% of residents over 25
6. Why is Montgomery County known for education?Many adults have graduate degrees, about 29.2%, which is higher than most places. This means there are many schools and research labs.

Metropolitan Area: A large city and its surrounding suburban and exurban areas, considered as a single economic and social unit.
County Seat: The administrative center or headquarters of a county government.
Post-Graduate Degree: An academic degree obtained after completing a bachelor's degree, such as a Master's or Doctoral degree, indicating advanced study.