What is Garden of the Gods best known for?
Correct answer(s):
- Red sandstone formations
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Geography of the United States
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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?
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- 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
Which climate description best fits eastern Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Semi-arid continental climate
How do Colorado’s high mountain areas usually compare with the plains in winter?
Correct answer(s):
- They are colder and receive more snow
Which description best fits much of western Colorado’s climate?
Correct answer(s):
- Relatively dry
Why can weather differ greatly between nearby Colorado locations?
Correct answer(s):
- Elevation can change sharply over short distances
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?
Correct answer(s):
- Major cities and jobs developed near the plains-mountain transition
What kind of communities are common on Colorado’s eastern plains?
Correct answer(s):
- Farming and ranching communities
Which description best fits many Colorado mountain counties?
Correct answer(s):
- 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
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
Why is Denver called the Mile High City?
Correct answer(s):
- Its elevation is about one mile above sea level
Which state borders Colorado to the north?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming