San Pedro, Los Angeles

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-pedro-los-angeles

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 Pedro, Los Angeles?South Bay and Harbor region, City of Los Angeles, California, United States
2. How many people live in San Pedro, Los Angeles?Approximately 75,000 residents
3. How big is San Pedro, Los Angeles?Approximately 43 square miles (111 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in San Pedro, Los Angeles?English and Spanish are widely spoken, reflecting the diverse population
5. When was San Pedro, Los Angeles built?Consolidated with Los Angeles in 1909, previously an independent city
6. What is San Pedro in Los Angeles?San Pedro is a coastal neighborhood where big ships dock and many cultures live together.

Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, typical of coastal regions like San Pedro.
Consolidation: The act of combining separate entities, in this case, the city of San Pedro with the city of Los Angeles.
Maritime Industry: Businesses and activities related to shipping, seafaring, and ports.
Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.