Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

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/verrazzano-narrows-bridge

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. When was Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge built?Construction began 1959, opened November 21, 1964 (upper deck), 1969 (lower deck)
2. How tall is Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?660 feet (201 m) above water
3. How long is Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?4,260 feet (1.30 km)
4. What is the builder?Ammann & Whitney (design and engineering)
5. What is the total lanes?13 lanes (7 upper deck, 6 lower deck)
6. Why does the bridge have two decks?The bridge has two decks so it can carry more traffic. The upper deck has seven lanes for cars, and the lower deck adds six more lanes.

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