St. Augustine, Florida

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/st-augustine-florida

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 St. Augustine, Florida?Northeastern Florida, Atlantic coast, St. Johns County
2. When was St. Augustine, Florida built?September 8, 1565, by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
3. How many people live in St. Augustine, Florida?14,329 (2020 census)
4. How big is St. Augustine, Florida?10.7 square miles
5. What language do people speak in St. Augustine, Florida?English; significant historical and cultural influence of Spanish
6. What is the notable landmark?Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century Spanish fort

Coquina: A soft, porous sedimentary rock formed from shells, used in building Castillo de San Marcos.
Spanish Florida: The territory in North America claimed and controlled by Spain from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
Subtropical Climate: A climate characterized by warm temperatures year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Heritage Preservation: The act of protecting and maintaining historical buildings, sites, and cultural traditions for future generations.