How do Colorado’s high mountain areas usually compare with the plains in winter?
Correct answer(s):
- They are colder and receive more snow
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Which description best fits much of western Colorado’s climate?
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- Relatively dry
Why can weather differ greatly between nearby Colorado locations?
Correct answer(s):
- Elevation can change sharply over short distances
Which list contains natural resources found in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Forests, rivers, minerals, oil, natural gas, wind, and solar resources
What kind of landscapes does Rocky Mountain National Park protect?
Correct answer(s):
- Alpine tundra, forests, lakes, valleys, and high peaks
What is notable about Trail Ridge Road?
Correct answer(s):
- It crosses high alpine terrain
What is Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve especially known for?
Correct answer(s):
- The tallest dunes in North America
Which ecosystems occur around Great Sand Dunes in addition to dunes?
Correct answer(s):
- Grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra
What formed Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
Correct answer(s):
- The Gunnison River
How does Colorado’s elevation generally change from east to the central mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- It rises from plains toward high mountain peaks
Where is Pikes Peak located relative to Colorado Springs?
Correct answer(s):
- West of Colorado Springs
What elevation does the U.S. Geological Survey list for Mount Elbert?
Correct answer(s):
- 14,433 feet
What is Garden of the Gods best known for?
Correct answer(s):
- Red sandstone formations
What is a Colorado fourteener?
Correct answer(s):
- A mountain summit above 14,000 feet
What does the Continental Divide separate in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Major drainage systems flowing in different directions
Why is Colorado often called an important headwaters state?
Correct answer(s):
- Several major river systems begin in its mountains
Why is mountain snowpack important to Colorado’s rivers?
Correct answer(s):
- It stores water that is released during melting
How many national parks are in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Four
Which list contains only Colorado’s four national parks?
Correct answer(s):
- Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Where is Denver located in relation to the Rocky Mountain foothills?
Correct answer(s):
- East of the main foothills