Sheffield

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/sheffield

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. How many people live in Sheffield?556,500 (2021 census for the city proper)
2. What is the capital of Sheffield?Sheffield is the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield
3. What language do people speak in Sheffield?English
4. What makes Sheffield a very green city?Sheffield has 61% of its area covered by parks, woodlands, and gardens, and it has about 4.5 million trees. A third of the city is inside the Peak District National Park, so it feels like a city and a nature reserve together.
5. Why is Sheffield called the "Steel City"?During the Industrial Revolution, Sheffield was a major center for making steel. It invented important types of steel, like crucible steel and stainless steel, which helped the city grow.

Pennines: A range of hills forming the backbone of England, known for their rugged landscape and natural beauty.
Industrial Revolution: A period of profound technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change, marked by the transition to new manufacturing processes.
Core Cities Group: An association of eleven of the largest cities in England, excluding London, aiming to promote economic growth and influence.
Gross Value Added (GVA): A measure of the value created by a country's producers, industries, or sectors in specific areas.