Why can weather differ greatly between nearby Colorado locations?
Correct answer(s):
- Elevation can change sharply over short distances
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Colorado Facts
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Which list contains natural resources found in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Forests, rivers, minerals, oil, natural gas, wind, and solar resources
What kind of landscapes does Rocky Mountain National Park protect?
Correct answer(s):
- Alpine tundra, forests, lakes, valleys, and high peaks
What is notable about Trail Ridge Road?
Correct answer(s):
- It crosses high alpine terrain
What does Mesa Verde National Park protect?
Correct answer(s):
- Important Ancestral Pueblo cultural and archaeological sites
What is Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve especially known for?
Correct answer(s):
- The tallest dunes in North America
Which ecosystems occur around Great Sand Dunes in addition to dunes?
Correct answer(s):
- Grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra
How does Colorado’s elevation generally change from east to the central mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- It rises from plains toward high mountain peaks
What formed Black Canyon of the Gunnison?
Correct answer(s):
- The Gunnison River
What elevation does the U.S. Geological Survey list for Mount Elbert?
Correct answer(s):
- 14,433 feet
Where is Pikes Peak located relative to Colorado Springs?
Correct answer(s):
- West of Colorado Springs
What is a Colorado fourteener?
Correct answer(s):
- A mountain summit above 14,000 feet
What is Garden of the Gods best known for?
Correct answer(s):
- Red sandstone formations
What does the Continental Divide separate in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Major drainage systems flowing in different directions
Which city serves as a major regional center for western Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Grand Junction
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
How many national parks are in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Four