Oriental Pearl Tower

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/oriental-pearl-tower

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. When was Oriental Pearl Tower built?Construction completed in 1994
2. How tall is Oriental Pearl Tower?1,535 feet (468 meters)
3. What is the location?Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
4. What is the number of observation decks?15
5. What does the Oriental Pearl Tower look like?It looks like a shiny pearl necklace with many round spheres of different sizes. The spheres give it a sparkling, futuristic appearance.
6. Where is the Oriental Pearl Tower located?It is in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, on the eastern side of the Huangpu River. It sits among many tall buildings in Shanghai’s financial district.

Lujiazui Financial District: Shanghai's modern hub for finance and business, featuring a dense collection of skyscrapers and iconic landmarks.
Cultural Iconography: The use of symbols and images to represent the cultural identity and values of a place or society.
Urban Development: The process of planning, constructing, and improving cities and urban areas.