Which grain is especially important on Colorado’s eastern plains?
Correct answer(s):
- Wheat
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Why is Colorado’s approximate $97,000 GDP-per-resident figure not the same as personal income?
Correct answer(s):
- GDP per capita measures output, not what each person earns
How does hay production support Colorado agriculture?
Correct answer(s):
- It provides feed for livestock
Which sector is recognized as important in Colorado’s modern economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Advanced manufacturing
What supports Colorado’s aerospace industry?
Correct answer(s):
- Private companies, military installations, federal laboratories, and research institutions
Where is much of Colorado’s space-related activity concentrated?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado Springs and the Front Range
What types of businesses are common in Colorado’s Front Range technology corridor?
Correct answer(s):
- Software, telecommunications, data services, and research firms
How do federal laboratories support Colorado’s economy?
Correct answer(s):
- They conduct research and support skilled scientific and technical work
What helps support Colorado’s tourism economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Mountains, national parks, ski resorts, historic towns, and outdoor recreation
Why is Colorado tourism not limited to winter?
Correct answer(s):
- Warm-season activities include hiking, camping, rafting, cycling, and sightseeing
Which traditional energy resources are produced in parts of Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Oil and natural gas
Which description best fits Colorado’s modern economy?
Correct answer(s):
- It is diversified across services, technology, aerospace, healthcare, tourism, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing
Which renewable energy source is especially suited to parts of Colorado’s eastern plains?
Correct answer(s):
- Wind power
Why does Colorado’s economy differ from one region to another?
Correct answer(s):
- Different regions have different resources, cities, terrain, and industries
Which renewable resource benefits from Colorado’s sunny climate and open landscapes?
Correct answer(s):
- Solar energy
Which institution is a major public research university in Boulder?
Correct answer(s):
- University of Colorado Boulder
Which industries are major parts of Denver’s economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Government, finance, professional services, healthcare, technology, and transportation
Which university in Fort Collins is known for agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and natural resources?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado State University
What is unusual about Denver’s local government structure?
Correct answer(s):
- It is a consolidated city and county
Why does Boulder have a strong research economy?
Correct answer(s):
- It combines a research university, federal laboratories, startups, and technology firms