Santa Monica Pier

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/santa-monica-pier

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. When was Santa Monica Pier built?1909
2. How long is Santa Monica Pier?Approximately 1,800 feet
3. What is Santa Monica Pier known for?Amusement park, iconic views, recreational fishing, and cultural significance
4. What is the location?Santa Monica, California
5. What is the part of?Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
6. What is the Santa Monica Pier and where is it located?It is a long pier in Santa Monica, California, that sticks about 1,800 feet into the Pacific Ocean, right at the end of Colorado Avenue.

Urban Development: The process of building and improving cities and towns.
Cultural Nexus: A central point where different cultural influences meet and interact.
Economic Engine: Something that generates significant economic activity and growth.
Municipal Authorities: The government officials responsible for managing a city or town.