Rockaway, Queens

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/rockaway-queens

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 Rockaway, Queens?Approximately 124,185 residents (2020 Census)
2. How big is Rockaway, Queens?The Rockaway Peninsula is approximately 18 miles in length
3. When was Rockaway, Queens built?Gained prominence as a summer resort destination in the 1830s
4. What is Rockaway in Queens?Rockaway is a long sandy peninsula in New York City that stretches about 18 miles. It sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Jamaica Bay to the north.
5. Why is Rockaway Beach a special place for surfing?Rockaway Beach is the only legal surfing beach in New York City, and its powerful ocean waves make it a popular spot for surfers.

Peninsula: A landmass surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland.
Gentrification: The process of renovating and improving a district, often leading to increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents.
Jamaica Bay: A large estuary and parkland within the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, New York City, adjacent to the Rockaway Peninsula.
Borough: One of the five major administrative divisions of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island).