New Mexico

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/new-mexico

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 New Mexico?Southwestern United States, bordering Mexico to the south
2. How many people live in New Mexico?Approximately 2.1 million residents
3. How big is New Mexico?Fifth-largest state by area in the United States
4. What is the capital of New Mexico?Santa Fe, founded in 1610, oldest state capital in the U.S
5. What language do people speak in New Mexico?English and Spanish are official languages; numerous Native American languages are spoken
6. What is the largest city?Albuquerque

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