Elmira, New York

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/elmira-new-york

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 Elmira, New York?26,523 (2020 Census), a decrease of over 7% from 2010
2. How big is Elmira, New York?10.4 square miles (27 sq km) of land area
3. What is the capital of Elmira, New York?Elmira is the county seat of Chemung County
4. What language do people speak in Elmira, New York?English is the predominant language
5. When was Elmira, New York built?Incorporated as a village in 1828, as a city in 1864
6. What is Elmira, New York known for?Elmira is a city in New York that has a big Civil War history and also has a college that helps people learn.

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): A geographic region defined by the U.S. Census Bureau that includes a core urban area and adjacent counties with strong economic ties.
County Seat: The principal town or city of a county, serving as its administrative and judicial center.
Southern Tier: A region in New York State characterized by its southern location, hilly terrain, and proximity to the Pennsylvania border.
Prisoner-of-War Camp: A facility established to detain enemy combatants captured during wartime.