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What indigenous group is most closely associated with the Rockies?
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- Ute
The California Trail passed through parts of the Rockies. What was its primary purpose?
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- Migration to California
What was a major industry in the Rockies during the 19th century?
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- Mining
What year did the United States acquire the Rocky Mountain region through the Louisiana Purchase?
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- 1803
What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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- Exploring the western territories
Which explorer is credited with leading an expedition through the Rockies in the 1800s?
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- Zebulon Pike
Who were the first known inhabitants of the Rockies?
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- Indigenous peoples
What tectonic plate is involved in the formation of the Rockies?
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- North American Plate
Which of these fossils is commonly found in the Rockies?
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- Dinosaur bones
How does the geology of the Rockies compare to the Appalachians?
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- The Rockies are younger and steeper
Are the Rockies still growing?
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- Yes, but very slowly
Which of these is a significant glacial feature in the Rockies?
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- U-shaped valleys
What geological event is most associated with the Rockies?
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- The Laramide Orogeny
Approximately how old are the Rocky Mountains?
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- 70 million years
What is the primary rock type in the Rockies?
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- Granite
How were the Rocky Mountains formed?
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- By tectonic plate collision
How does the Continental Divide influence weather patterns?
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- By dividing storm systems
Which river drains to the Atlantic Ocean from the Continental Divide?
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- Missouri River
What is a significant feature of the Continental Divide Trail?
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- It runs nearly 3,100 miles
Which U.S. national park does the Continental Divide pass through?
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- Yellowstone