Summit, New Jersey

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/summit-new-jersey

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. What is the population (2020 census)?22,719, an increase of 5.9% from 2010
2. What is the incorporation dates?Summit Township: March 23, 1869; City: March 8, 1899
3. Why is the city called "Summit"?The name comes from its location on the Second Watchung Mountain, giving it a high view. It also grew around a railroad that went to the top of the Short Hills.
4. How do people travel to work from Summit?Many people commute by train or car to New York City. Summit is a popular place for commuters.

Metropolitan Area: A large population center comprising a central city and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs.
Commercial Hub: A geographical center for economic activity, trade, and business operations.
Commuter Town: A residential community whose inhabitants primarily travel to work in a nearby city or urban area.
Municipal Governance: The system of administration and regulation by a local government entity, such as a city or township.