Which uses depend on Colorado’s water resources?
Correct answer(s):
- Cities, farms, ecosystems, recreation, and downstream communities
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Colorado Facts
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Which region is a major center of Colorado potato production?
Correct answer(s):
- San Luis Valley
How does mountain snowpack act like a natural reservoir?
Correct answer(s):
- It stores winter precipitation and releases water as it melts
Which fruit is especially associated with western Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- Peaches
What crop supports part of western Colorado’s wine industry?
Correct answer(s):
- Wine grapes
About how much does the Colorado Department of Agriculture say agriculture contributes to the state economy?
Correct answer(s):
- About $47 billion
Roughly how many acres are connected to agricultural use in Colorado?
Correct answer(s):
- About 30 million acres
Which university in Fort Collins is known for agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and natural resources?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado State University
What helps support Colorado’s tourism economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Mountains, national parks, ski resorts, historic towns, and outdoor recreation
Which Colorado school specializes in engineering, earth sciences, energy, and minerals?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado School of Mines
Why is Colorado tourism not limited to winter?
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- Warm-season activities include hiking, camping, rafting, cycling, and sightseeing
What kind of institution is the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs?
Correct answer(s):
- A federal military service academy
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?
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- Solar energy
Which industries are major parts of Denver’s economy?
Correct answer(s):
- Government, finance, professional services, healthcare, technology, and transportation
Why does Boulder have a strong research economy?
Correct answer(s):
- It combines a research university, federal laboratories, startups, and technology firms
What helps make Colorado Springs a defense and aerospace center?
Correct answer(s):
- Military and space-related institutions