West Sussex

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/west-sussex

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 West Sussex?Estimated 892,336 (2022)
2. How big is West Sussex?1,991 km² (769 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of West Sussex?Chichester
4. What is the largest settlement?Crawley
5. What is the major economic hub?Gatwick Airport, the UK's second-busiest airport by passenger traffic
6. What makes West Sussex special for kids to explore?West Sussex has rolling hills, ancient castles, and a busy airport that makes it a fun place to learn about history and travel.

Ria: A coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.
Chalk Escarpment: A steep slope or cliff formed by differential erosion of chalk bedrock.
Non-Metropolitan County: A type of county in England established for administrative and local government purposes.
Ceremonial County: An area of England designated for specific ceremonial and vice-regal functions.