Rocquencourt, Yvelines

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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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/rocquencourt--yvelines

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. What is the administrative status?Former commune, now part of Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt since January 1, 2019
2. Where is Rocquencourt located?Rocquencourt is a place in France, about 4 kilometers northwest of Versailles and 19 kilometers west of central Paris.
3. What is the Triangle de Rocquencourt?The Triangle de Rocquencourt is a big road intersection where the A12 and A13 highways meet, helping many cars travel quickly through the area.

Autoroute: A high-speed, limited-access public road in France, equivalent to a freeway or motorway.
INRIA: France's national research institute dedicated to computer science and applied mathematics.
Île-de-France: The administrative region surrounding Paris, known for its high population density and economic activity.
SHAPE: Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the principal command of the NATO alliance.