Rhode Island

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/rhode-island

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 Rhode Island?Approximately 1.1 million residents (as of 2024)
2. What is the capital of Rhode Island?Providence
3. What language do people speak in Rhode Island?English
4. What makes Rhode Island the smallest U.S. state?Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., with a very small land area but a long coastline that covers about 14% of its total space.
5. Why is Rhode Island called the Ocean State?It has more than 400 miles of coastline, many bays, inlets, and islands, so it is called the Ocean State.

Secular Government: A government that is separate from religious institutions and does not favor any particular religion.
Ratification: The official approval or acceptance of a treaty, constitution, or law.
Maritime Border: A border between states or countries that is defined by the sea or ocean.