Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

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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 Newcastle upon Tyne?Northern England, on the north bank of the River Tyne
2. How many people live in Newcastle upon Tyne?Approximately 302,820 residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Newcastle upon Tyne?Approximately 43.2 square miles (112 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Newcastle upon Tyne?Newcastle upon Tyne
5. What language do people speak in Newcastle upon Tyne?English
6. What does the name Newcastle mean?Newcastle means "new castle" because a new Norman castle was built there in 1080 by Robert Curthose. It became the center of the city.

Conurbation: An extensive urban area formed by the merging of several towns and cities.
Industrial Revolution: A period of profound technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change, marked by the shift to industrial production.
Metropolitan Borough: A local government district within a metropolitan county in England, typically encompassing a major city.
County Corporate: A historical administrative division in England that was independent of the county's shrievalty and quarter sessions.