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Subject: Geography of the United States Multiple Choice Quiz ( MCQ ) and Answer

The California Trail passed through parts of the Rockies. What was its primary purpose?
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  • Migration to California
What was a major industry in the Rockies during the 19th century?
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  • Mining
What year did the United States acquire the Rocky Mountain region through the Louisiana Purchase?
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  • 1803
What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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  • Exploring the western territories
Which explorer is credited with leading an expedition through the Rockies in the 1800s?
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  • Zebulon Pike
Who were the first known inhabitants of the Rockies?
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  • Indigenous peoples
What tectonic plate is involved in the formation of the Rockies?
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  • North American Plate
Which of these fossils is commonly found in the Rockies?
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  • Dinosaur bones
How does the geology of the Rockies compare to the Appalachians?
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  • The Rockies are younger and steeper
Are the Rockies still growing?
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  • Yes, but very slowly
Which of these is a significant glacial feature in the Rockies?
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  • U-shaped valleys
What geological event is most associated with the Rockies?
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  • The Laramide Orogeny
Approximately how old are the Rocky Mountains?
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  • 70 million years
What is the primary rock type in the Rockies?
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  • Granite
How were the Rocky Mountains formed?
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  • By tectonic plate collision
How does the Continental Divide influence weather patterns?
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  • By dividing storm systems
Which river drains to the Atlantic Ocean from the Continental Divide?
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  • Missouri River
What is a significant feature of the Continental Divide Trail?
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  • It runs nearly 3,100 miles
Which U.S. national park does the Continental Divide pass through?
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  • Yellowstone
What is the highest point on the Continental Divide?
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  • Mount Elbert
Which state does not have the Continental Divide passing through it?
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  • Texas
How does the Great Divide Basin differ from other parts of the Continental Divide?
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  • It does not drain to any ocean

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