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Colorado Climate

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Why is mountain snowpack important to Colorado’s rivers?

  • It turns rivers into salt water
  • It permanently blocks all streams
  • It prevents water from reaching valleys
  • It stores water that is released during melting
Correct answer(s):
  • It stores water that is released during melting

Which climate description best fits eastern Colorado?

  • Polar ice-cap climate
  • Semi-arid continental climate
  • Marine tropical climate
  • Tropical rainforest climate
Correct answer(s):
  • Semi-arid continental climate

How do Colorado’s high mountain areas usually compare with the plains in winter?

  • They receive no precipitation
  • They are colder and receive more snow
  • They are warmer and tropical
  • They stay at sea-level temperatures
Correct answer(s):
  • They are colder and receive more snow

Which description best fits much of western Colorado’s climate?

  • Submerged under seawater
  • Tropical and humid year-round
  • Permanent ice sheet
  • Relatively dry
Correct answer(s):
  • Relatively dry

Why can weather differ greatly between nearby Colorado locations?

  • Longitude never changes
  • All mountains block wind completely
  • The state has two suns
  • Elevation can change sharply over short distances
Correct answer(s):
  • Elevation can change sharply over short distances