What does the Continental Divide separate in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Major drainage systems flowing in different directions
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Geography of the United States
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Where is Denver located in relation to the Rocky Mountain foothills?
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- East of the main foothills
Why is Denver called the Mile High City?
Correct answer(s):
- Its elevation is about one mile above sea level
Which famous mountain lies near Colorado Springs?
Correct answer(s):
- Pikes Peak
Where does a large share of Colorado’s population live?
Correct answer(s):
- Along the Front Range Urban Corridor
Why are Colorado’s largest population centers concentrated near the Front Range?
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- Major cities and jobs developed near the plains-mountain transition
What kind of communities are common on Colorado’s eastern plains?
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- Farming and ranching communities
Which description best fits many Colorado mountain counties?
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- Resort towns, historic communities, and low-density rural areas
Which statement best describes western Colorado’s settlement pattern?
Correct answer(s):
- It has regional centers such as Grand Junction and large sparsely populated areas
Compared with the coast, how are summers often different in California’s interior valleys?
Correct answer(s):
- They are hotter.
What type of winter weather is common at high elevations in California’s mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Snow
Which fault system is one of California’s best known?
Correct answer(s):
- San Andreas Fault
Which list contains other natural hazards California faces besides earthquakes and wildfires?
Correct answer(s):
- Droughts, floods, landslides, and extreme heat
Which mountain system runs through parts of coastal California?
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- Coast Ranges
Which mountain range reaches into northern California?
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- Cascade Range
Which desert covers part of southeastern California?
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- Mojave Desert
Which desert region lies in southeastern California near the lower Colorado River?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado Desert
What is unusual about the elevation of Badwater Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies below sea level.
Why is Mount Whitney especially important in U.S. geography?
Correct answer(s):
- It is the highest summit in the contiguous United States.
Where do the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers come together?
Correct answer(s):
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta