Rocky Mountains
Mountain system, western North America. It extends some 3,000 mi (4,800 km) from the Mexican frontier to the Arctic Ocean, through the western U.S. and Canada. The highest peak in the U.S. Rockies is Mount Elbert in Colorado, at 14,433 ft (4,399 m); in the Canadian Rockies it is Mount Robson in British Columbia, at 12,972 ft (3,954 m). The Continental Divide, located in the mountains, separates rivers flowing to the east and to the west. Wildlife includes grizzly bear, brown bear, elk, bighorn sheep, and cougar. The area is rich in deposits of copper, iron ore, silver, gold, lead, zinc, phosphate, potash, and gypsum. Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton national parks in the U.S. are major recreational facilities.
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theyre VERY big
um this is a different person from than above and i would just like to say THEY ARE VERY BIG is not a great answer, here is some more knowledge that will help us!! ( just getting it from my textbook )
They have big elivations
They stretch from Alaska to New Mexico
It has the continental devide
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how far it streches throught Canada to New Mexicco. The Huge peaks are also a unique thing abote the Rockies.
sometimes called the artic rockies
the rocky mountains are mountainous
The physical characteristics of western US states include diverse landscapes such as mountains (Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada), deserts (Mojave, Sonoran), coastal areas (Pacific Ocean), forests (Redwood, Douglas fir), and plains (Great Basin). These states also have a range of climates, from arid in the southwest to temperate in the northwest. Additionally, the region is known for its geological features like canyons (Grand Canyon), geysers (Yellowstone), and volcanic peaks (Cascade Range).
The Rocky Mountains are across the hole United States and some of Canada.
sometimes called the artic rockies
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Some major US physical features include the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, and the Appalachian Mountains.
The Rocky Mountains, Coast Mountains, Fraser River, and The Inside Passage.
It has lots of mountains.
mountains
Well it's climbable (with safety) and it's viewable.