Cimarron County, Oklahoma

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cimarron-county-oklahoma

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 Cimarron County, Oklahoma?Westernmost county in Oklahoma, USA; western end of the Oklahoma Panhandle
2. How many people live in Cimarron County, Oklahoma?2,296 (2020 Census)
3. How big is Cimarron County, Oklahoma?1,907 square miles (4,939 km²)
4. What is the capital of Cimarron County, Oklahoma?Boise City
5. How high is Cimarron County, Oklahoma?Black Mesa, 4,973 feet (1,516 m)
6. What is the time zone?Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7), unique in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Panhandle: A long, narrow strip of land forming the northernmost part of Oklahoma, west of the main body of the state.
Mountain Time Zone: A standard time zone in western North America, observing UTC-7 during standard time and UTC-6 during daylight saving time.
Population Density: A measurement of population per unit area, typically per square mile or square kilometer.
Semi-arid Climate: A climate characterized by low rainfall, often with hot summers and cold winters, supporting grasslands and scrub vegetation.