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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
What is the highest point on the Continental Divide?
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- Mount Elbert
Which state does not have the Continental Divide passing through it?
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- Texas
How does the Great Divide Basin differ from other parts of the Continental Divide?
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- It does not drain to any ocean
Which of the following is east of the Continental Divide
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- Mississippi River
Where does the Continental Divide begin and end?
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- Alaska to Mexico
What does the Continental Divide determine?
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- The flow of water to different oceans
What is the primary climate of the Rockies?
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- Alpine
Which of these mountain passes is found in the Rockies?
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- Loveland Pass
What is the southernmost point of the Rockies?
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- New Mexico
Which national park is not located in the Rockies?
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- Yosemite National Park