St. Cloud, Minnesota

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/st-cloud-minnesota

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 St. Cloud, Minnesota?68,881 (2020 Census), making it Minnesota's 12th most populous city
2. What is the capital of St. Cloud, Minnesota?County seat of Stearns County
3. What language do people speak in St. Cloud, Minnesota?English is the primary language
4. When was St. Cloud, Minnesota built?Named after Saint-Cloud, a 6th-century monk

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): A geographical region defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that includes a core urban area and surrounding counties.
Wild and Scenic River: A river designated for preservation and protection of its free-flowing condition, natural beauty, and ecological values.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, typically by a dam.