MODULE 2. POPULATION SIZE AND ELEVATION
Elevated temperature in urban areas has also been linked to high city population. Using this website (http://www.city-data.com/city/West-Virginia.html), identify the population and elevation of the 10 largest cities in West Virginia including Elkins. Fill out Table 1 below with information on population and elevation. Population size is written next to the name of the city while elevation can be found by clicking the city’s weblink.
Table 1. Population and elevation (ft) of the 10 largest cities in West Virginia (including Elkins).
Cities |
Population |
Elevation (ft) |
- Charleston
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- Huntington
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- Parkersburg
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- Wheeling
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- Morgantown
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- Weirton
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- Fairmont
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- Beckley
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- Clarksburg
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- Martinsburg
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- Elkins
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Based on Table 1, what is the population of the largest city in West Virginia? What is the city with the least population (except Elkins)? Which among the cities has the highest elevation? lowest elevation? |
