What is the primary reason for the biodiversity in the Rocky Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Varied climates and elevations
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Geography of the United States
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What is the primary type of tree found in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Pine
Which mountain range is located directly to the west of the Rocky Mountains?
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- Sierra Nevada
Which is the largest national park in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Yellowstone National Park
Which Canadian provinces are included in the Interior Plains?
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- Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
What geological process formed the Rocky Mountains?
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- Plate tectonics
Which national park is located in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Rocky Mountain National Park
Which industry has boomed in the Interior Plains due to its fossil fuel resources?
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- Oil and gas
How do the Interior Plains differ from the Rocky Mountains to the west?
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- The Interior Plains have a lower elevation
What is the approximate length of the Rocky Mountains?
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- 2,000 miles
Which major river originates in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Colorado River
What is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Mount Elbert
What type of climate is generally found in the Rocky Mountains?
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- Alpine
Which two U.S. states are primarily home to the Rocky Mountains?
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- Colorado and Montana
The process of ____ has helped shape the fertile soils of the Interior Plains.
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- Sedimentation
The Interior Plains were once part of an ancient ____.
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- Ocean
The Interior Plains are important for the production of which energy resource?
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- Fossil fuels
Which animals once roamed the Interior Plains in large numbers?
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- Buffalo
The southernmost part of the Interior Plains borders which body of water?
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- Gulf of Mexico
Which of the following is a major threat to the environment of the Interior Plains?
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- Oil drilling