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Colorado National Parks

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U.S. Economy

What distinguishes the economic value of a national park from its public purpose?

Tourism generates income, while conservation protects natural and cultural resources
Its only purpose is profit
Visitors own the park
Conservation has no value

Correct answer(s):

Tourism generates income, while conservation protects natural and cultural resources

Geography of the United States

What is one tension created by popular protected landscapes in Colorado?

Conservation always eliminates tourism
Tourism benefits must be balanced with conservation
National parks have no visitors
Tourism requires removing all wildlife

Correct answer(s):

Tourism benefits must be balanced with conservation

Geography of the United States

What do Colorado’s four national parks demonstrate?

All four parks protect the same landscape
None contains cultural resources
Every park is a desert
The state protects very different natural and cultural resources

Correct answer(s):

The state protects very different natural and cultural resources

Geography of the United States

What kind of landscapes does Rocky Mountain National Park protect?

Coastal salt marshes
Alpine tundra, forests, lakes, valleys, and high peaks
Coral reefs and mangrove islands
Tropical savannas only

Correct answer(s):

Alpine tundra, forests, lakes, valleys, and high peaks

Geography of the United States

What is Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve especially known for?

The largest glacier in the lower 48 states
The deepest lake in North America
The longest coral reef
The tallest dunes in North America

Correct answer(s):

The tallest dunes in North America

Geography of the United States

How many national parks are in Colorado?

Six
Four
Two
Ten

Correct answer(s):

Four

Geography of the United States

Which list contains only Colorado’s four national parks?

Glacier, Olympic, Mount Rainier, and Crater Lake
Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and Acadia
Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Congaree

Correct answer(s):

Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison