San Gabriel Valley

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/san-gabriel-valley

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 San Gabriel Valley?Southeastern Los Angeles County, California, bordered by mountains and hills
2. How many people live in San Gabriel Valley?Exceeds 1.5 million residents
3. How big is San Gabriel Valley?Approximately 520 square kilometers (200 square miles)
4. What is the main city?Pasadena
5. Why is the San Gabriel River important?The river was a vital water source for early farmers and still flows through the valley today, helping people and plants.
6. How did the San Gabriel Valley change after World War II?It grew from mostly farms into many cities, with new freeways and houses, becoming part of the Greater Los Angeles area.

Mediterranean Climate: Characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Urbanization: The process of developing cities and towns, leading to increased population density.
Metropolitan Area: A large population center, including its surrounding suburbs and exurbs.
Water Security: The ability to access sufficient quantities of clean water to meet human and ecological needs.