Sapporo

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/sapporo

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 Sapporo?Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
2. How many people live in Sapporo?Approximately 1.97 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Sapporo?Approximately 1,121 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Sapporo?Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture
5. What language do people speak in Sapporo?Japanese
6. When was Sapporo built?1868

Humid Continental Climate: A climate characterized by significant seasonal temperature variations and moderate precipitation.
Meiji Era: A period in Japanese history (1868-1912) marked by rapid modernization and Westernization.
Mayoral System: A form of local government where an elected mayor heads the executive branch.
Lake-Effect Snow: Snowfall produced when cold air masses move across large bodies of open water.