Parks and open spaces in London

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/parks-and-open-spaces-in-london

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 big is Parks and open spaces in London?Approximately 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares)
2. What is the location?Greater London, United Kingdom
3. What is the percentage of london as green space?40%
4. What are London's Royal Parks and why are they special?The Royal Parks are eight large parks, five of which are in central London. They were once private hunting grounds for the monarchy but are now open to everyone.
5. Why do London’s parks help keep the city cool?The parks act like green lungs, giving shade and cooling the air. This helps reduce the heat island effect that makes city areas hotter.

Urban Heat Island Effect: The phenomenon where urban areas are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, encompassing species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
Green Infrastructure: A strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services.
Social Cohesion: The degree to which members of a society feel connected and committed to the society in which they live.