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Los Angeles
Los Angeles (also called L.A.) is a city in southern California, in the United States. There are 3,847,400 people living in the city, and over 18 million people in the L.A. region. The city has an area of 1200 square kilometres. L.A. has the second largest population of any city in the United States, the first being New York City. It is also the largest city of California.
History
The name Los Angeles comes from the Spanish language and it means "The Angels". The name is an abbreviation from the original name of the place. The original name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula" (in English, "town of our lady the Queen of Angels of the little Portion"). Los Angeles was founded in 1781. The area had earlier been explored by two Franciscan priests named Junipero Serra and Juan Crespi, when California still belonged to Spain. On April 4,1850 California became a State of the USA. Los Angeles began to grow rapidly from when the railroad came in the 1870s up until the 1930s. Los Angeles was home to the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984. Twice the city broke out in riots, in 1965 and 1992, both caused by anger between people and the city police. In 1994, an earthquake killed 72 people and damaged many buildings.
Geography
Los Angeles is a very large city, and the edges of the city are very far from the center, going from the beaches to the mountains. The Santa Monica Mountains run through the city, separating it into the San Fernando Valley to the north and the Los Angeles Basin to the south. The Los Angeles River also runs through the city some 51 miles (82 km). Los Angeles moves approximately about one-quarter of an inch (6.3 millimeters) to the east every year. It is caused by the cities tectonic plates and rough ground geography and since Los Angeles is at a close distance with the San Andreas Fault. This causes Los Angeles and San Francisco become 2.5 inches closer together each year.
Climate
The climate in Los Angeles is a Mediterranean climate. The weather is usually warm and dry during the summer, and it is cool and rainy in the winter. The weather is different depending on how far away from the ocean you are, so places near the beach usually do not get as hot in the summer. It is very rare for temperatures to go below freezing. The city receives about 15 inches (385 mm) of rain each year, although the amount can change a lot from year to year.
Sights
L.A. has many famous sights. There are many very long beaches, such as Venice Beach. Many visitors go to Hollywood, home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Mann's (Grauman's) Chinese Theater, a large cinema. Los Angeles also has many fine museums such as the L.A. County Museum of Art and the Getty Museum. Another sight is the Los Angeles City Zoo. Los Angeles is the only major city in the world with an active population of wild mountain lions. An average of three people each year within the city limits are killed and eaten by the mountain lions.
Hollywood
Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California. It is famous around the world as a place where movies and television series are made. It has many different attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and the famous Hollywood Sign. The word Hollywood can also mean the movie industry that is in Hollywood. Many tourists come to the area.
Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Walk of Fame was created in 1958 and the first star was placed in 1960. It is a sidewalk along the Hollywood Boulevard and the USA. There are more than 2000 five-points stars on the walk featuring the names of artists working in the entertainment industry.
The first movie to be made entirely in Hollywood was the 17-minute short in Old California directed by D. W. W. Griffith, released in 1910.
On the mountain overlooking Hollywood, there is a sign that is made of very big letters, spelling out its name. It is called the "Hollywood Sign". The huge Hollywood sign was built in 1923.
A.
How many cities in all of the United States have larger population than Los Angeles?
What happened when the earthquake hit the city in 1994?
Which are the two main parts of the city, seperated by the Santa Monica Mountains?
How is the weather when it's said that the climate is "Mediterranian"?
Name three things a tourist could see in Los Angeles.
What is Hollywood famous for?
Where is the Hollywood sign situated?
B.
How many cities in all of the United States have larger population than Los Angeles?
Why is april 4th an important date in Los Angeles' history?
What happened when the earthquake hit the city in 1994?
What are the two main parts of the city, seperated by the Santa Monica Mountains?
What causes the city to move 6,3 mm to the east every year?
How is the weather when it's said that the climate is "Mediterranian"?
Name four things a tourist could see in Los Angeles.
What is Hollywood famous for?
What is interesting about the sidewalk along the Hollywood Boulevard?
Where is the Hollywood sign situated?
C.
How many cities in all of the United States have larger population than Los Angeles?
Why is april 4th an important date in Los Angeles' history?
Which big event has been held in Los Angeles twice?
What happened when the earthquake hit the city in 1994?
How are the Santa Monica Mountains significant to the city?
What causes the city to move 6,3 mm to the east every year?
How is the weather when it's said that the climate is "Mediterranian"?
Name five things a tourist could see in Los Angeles.
What is Hollywood famous for?
The word 'Hollywood' can have two meanings, what are they?
What is interesting about the sidewalk along the Hollywood Boulevard?
Where is the Hollywood sign situated?