Southampton

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/southampton

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 Southampton?Southampton, Hampshire, England, situated at the northernmost point of Southampton Water
2. How many people live in Southampton?253,651 (2011 Census)
3. What is the capital of Southampton?Southampton is a principal city within Hampshire
4. What language do people speak in Southampton?English
5. What kind of government does Southampton have?Unitary Authority
6. What is Southampton known for?Southampton is a busy port city in England where many ships start their journeys and where important events in history happened.

Conurbation: A large metropolitan area formed by the merging of several towns or cities.
Estuarine Tidal Harbor: A harbor located at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea, influenced by tides.
Maritime Heritage: The traditions, history, and culture associated with seafaring and port activities.
Unitary Authority: A local government body that exercises all the functions of a county council and district council.