Vancouver

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/vancouver

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 Vancouver?Coastal British Columbia, Canada, situated on the Burrard Peninsula
2. How many people live in Vancouver?City proper: approximately 660,000; Greater Vancouver: over 2.6 million
3. When was Vancouver built?Incorporated as a city in 1886
4. What is Vancouver known for?Spectacular natural setting, major international port, film production industry, and multicultural population
5. What makes Vancouver's weather special?The Pacific Ocean keeps the city’s temperatures mild. Winters are wet and cool, while summers are warm and relatively dry.
6. Why is Vancouver called "Hollywood North"?Many movies and TV shows are filmed in Vancouver. The city’s film industry is a big part of its economy.

Confluence: The junction of two rivers or bodies of water; a meeting or merging of things.
Temperate Rainforest: A forest characterized by high rainfall and moderate temperatures, supporting lush vegetation.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures.
Maritime: Connected with or relating to the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or naval activity.