Washington Metro

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/washington-metro

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. What is the system classification?Heavy rail rapid transit system administered by WMATA
2. What is the operational infrastructure?Combines deep-level subway tunnels with surface and elevated tracks
3. When did the Washington Metro start?The Metro began operating in 1976 to help reduce traffic and give people a reliable way to travel around the area.
4. How many lines and stations does the Washington Metro have?It has six lines and 98 stations that cover about 130 miles of track.

WMATA: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the governing body for the Metro system.
Heavy Rail: A type of urban electric railway system characterized by high capacity and frequent service.
Proximity Card: A card that can be read wirelessly, like the SmarTrip card used for fare payment.