Which ecosystems occur around Great Sand Dunes in addition to dunes?
Correct answer(s):
- Grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra
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Geography of the United States
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What formed Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
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- The Gunnison River
How does Colorado’s elevation generally change from east to the central mountains?
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- It rises from plains toward high mountain peaks
Where is Pikes Peak located relative to Colorado Springs?
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- West of Colorado Springs
What elevation does the U.S. Geological Survey list for Mount Elbert?
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- 14,433 feet
What is Garden of the Gods best known for?
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- Red sandstone formations
What is a Colorado fourteener?
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- A mountain summit above 14,000 feet
What does the Continental Divide separate in Colorado?
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- Major drainage systems flowing in different directions
Why is Colorado often called an important headwaters state?
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- Several major river systems begin in its mountains
How many national parks are in Colorado?
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- Four
Which list contains only Colorado’s four national parks?
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- Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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?
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- Its elevation is about one mile above sea level
Which famous mountain lies near Colorado Springs?
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- Pikes Peak
Where does a large share of Colorado’s population live?
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- 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?
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- It has regional centers such as Grand Junction and large sparsely populated areas
Where does Colorado rank among U.S. states by total area?
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- 8th largest