Riverdale, Bronx

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/riverdale-bronx

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 Riverdale, Bronx?Northwestern Bronx, New York City, USA
2. How many people live in Riverdale, Bronx?47,850 (as per the 2000 United States Census)
3. What is the northernmost point of NYC?University of Mount Saint Vincent
4. What is the primary north-south thoroughfare?Riverdale Avenue
5. What makes Riverdale a special place in the Bronx?Riverdale sits on a hill that looks over the Hudson River, giving it big views and a quieter feel. It used to have big country homes, and now it has a mix of houses and apartments.
6. Why can people see so far from Riverdale?Because the neighborhood is on high ground, it has a panoramic view of the Hudson River and the surrounding area.

Urban Fabric: The physical structure and organization of a city or town.
Geomorphology: The study of landforms and the processes that shape them.
Socio-Demographics: The study of population characteristics like age, income, and ethnicity.