Pudong

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. How many people live in Pudong?Approximately 5.5 million residents
2. How big is Pudong?Approximately 1,210 square kilometers (467 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Pudong?Shanghai (Pudong is a major district within Shanghai)
4. When was Pudong built?Designated as a New Area in 1990
5. Why did Pudong become so big?In 1990 the Chinese government made Pudong a New Area to grow its economy, using its coastal location and lots of empty land.
6. What are the tallest buildings in Pudong?The Shanghai Tower is the tallest, followed by the Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and Oriental Pearl Tower.

Huangpu River: A major river flowing through Shanghai, historically dividing the city into Puxi and Pudong.
Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone: A state-level economic zone in Pudong, renowned for its concentration of financial institutions and skyscrapers.
State-level New Area: A designated zone within China with special economic policies to encourage development and investment.
Skyscraper: An exceptionally tall building, typically with many stories, designed for commercial or residential use.