Neva

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/neva

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 long is Neva?Approximately 74 kilometers (46 miles)
2. When was Neva built?Saint Petersburg founded in 1703 on the Neva River
3. What is the location?Northwestern Russia, flowing through Saint Petersburg
4. What is the connects?Lake Ladoga to the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea)
5. What is the Neva River?The Neva River is a short but powerful river in Russia. It flows from Lake Ladoga into the Gulf of Finland.
6. Why is the Neva River important to Saint Petersburg?The river helped build Saint Petersburg, giving the city a place for ships, trade, and a view of Europe. It also inspired many grand buildings and streets along its banks.

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