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Which city is famous for its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and skiing opportunities?
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- Both a and c
What unique geological feature can be found in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Hoodoos
Which peak in the Rockies is famous for its “fourteeners”?
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- Mount Elbert
What is the primary function of the Continental Divide?
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- Separates water flow to different oceans
Which mountain range runs parallel to the Rocky Mountains in the United States?
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- Sierra Nevada
Which U.S. state has been at the center of the shale gas boom?
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- Texas
What is the primary challenge for coal mining in the U.S.?
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- High environmental regulations
What is the impact of coal burning on climate change?
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- It contributes to global warming through carbon dioxide emissions
What is the most common method of natural gas extraction in the U.S.?
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- Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
Which energy source has seen a sharp rise in usage due to its lower emissions than coal?
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- Natural gas
Which U.S. state produces the most coalbed methane?
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- Wyoming
What is the primary method used to transport natural gas?
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- Pipelines
Which U.S. state is home to the largest coal reserves?
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- Wyoming
Which country is the largest consumer of U.S. coal exports?
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- India
What is a major consequence of the extraction of natural gas from shale?
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- Risk of earthquakes due to fracking
Which of the following best describes the environmental impact of coal mining?
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- All of the above
Which U.S. state is the second largest producer of natural gas?
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- Louisiana
Which region of the U.S. is the largest producer of coal?
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- Appalachia
What percentage of U.S. electricity is generated from coal as of recent years?
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- 30%
Which energy resource is the U.S. increasingly exporting?
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- Natural gas