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Eastern Colorado

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Why is wind energy especially common on parts of Colorado’s eastern plains?

  • Ocean tides power turbines
  • Open terrain and strong wind resources favor wind development
  • Dense forests create tidal waves
  • The plains have no wind
Correct answer(s):
  • Open terrain and strong wind resources favor wind development

Why does eastern Colorado support more large-scale farming than the high mountains?

  • Flatter land and broader agricultural areas make mechanized farming easier
  • Eastern Colorado has no wind
  • Mountain slopes are always warmer
  • The plains receive ocean tides
Correct answer(s):
  • Flatter land and broader agricultural areas make mechanized farming easier

Which grain is especially important on Colorado’s eastern plains?

  • Cocoa
  • Rice
  • Tea
  • Wheat
Correct answer(s):
  • Wheat

Which renewable energy source is especially suited to parts of Colorado’s eastern plains?

  • Tidal power
  • Wind power
  • Mangrove biomass
  • Wave power
Correct answer(s):
  • Wind power

Why are Colorado’s eastern plains important to agriculture?

  • Their flatter land supports farming and ranching
  • They are entirely alpine tundra
  • They are covered by ocean water
  • They contain no usable soil
Correct answer(s):
  • Their flatter land supports farming and ranching

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

What kind of communities are common on Colorado’s eastern plains?

  • Tropical plantation towns
  • Seaport communities
  • Fishing villages
  • Farming and ranching communities
Correct answer(s):
  • Farming and ranching communities