Surrey

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/surrey

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 Surrey?1,214,540 (as per the source)
2. How big is Surrey?1,663 km2 (642 sq mi)
3. What is the largest settlement?Woking
4. What is the woodland cover percentage?22.4% (densest in England)
5. What is Surrey and where is it located?Surrey is a county in England, famous for its rolling hills, green forests, and lively towns. It is close to London and part of the Home Counties.
6. Why does Surrey have both busy towns and quiet countryside?The North Downs, a chalk escarpment, divides Surrey into a busy north near London and a quieter south with hills and heathlands.

Non-metropolitan County: A type of county in England with a two-tier system of local government (county and district councils).
Built-up Area: A continuously developed area, often including suburbs, that forms a significant urban or industrial zone.
Chalk Escarpment: A steep slope or cliff formed by a layer of chalk rock, often creating a ridge or hill.
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): A protected landscape designated for its natural beauty, requiring conservation and enhancement.