Whitewater

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.

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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 Whitewater?Riverside County, California, United States
2. How many people live in Whitewater?Approximately 1,600 residents
3. How big is Whitewater?Approximately 11 square miles
4. What is the governing body?Riverside County
5. What is the key geographical feature?San Gorgonio Pass, known for strong winds
6. What is Whitewater, California?Whitewater is a small community in Riverside County, California, located in the San Gorgonio Pass between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains.

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