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Colorado Climate

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Geography of the United States

How can mountains create wetter and drier zones in Colorado?

Rising air can produce precipitation on one side and a rain shadow on the other
Mountains stop the water cycle
Elevation has no effect on air
All slopes receive identical precipitation

Correct answer(s):

Rising air can produce precipitation on one side and a rain shadow on the other

Geography of the United States

Why does climate variability create risk for Colorado water planning?

Temperature does not affect snow
Snowpack and runoff can vary in amount and timing
River flow is exactly constant every year
Reservoirs never depend on runoff

Correct answer(s):

Snowpack and runoff can vary in amount and timing