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Is altitude sickness more prevalent in the Rockies or the Sierra Nevada mountains?
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Which landform would be hardest to hike through the Colorado Plateau or the Rocky Mountains?
The colorado plateu because it has a staighter wall then the rocky mountains
Are the Rockies the Rocky mountains?
Yes the rockies is another name for Rock Mountains.
Is Texas closer to the Rocky Mountains or Appalachian mountains?
It is closer to the Rockies. The southern end of the Rockies is in New Mexico.
How many mountains are there in rocky mountain?
THERE ARE 1356 MOUNTAIN IN THE ROCKIES
What baseball team is named after the Rocky Mountains?
Colorado rockies
Are the rockies or the Appalachians bigger?
The Rocky Mountains are . . . well, rocky. The Appalachian mountains are more like hilly areas--not as sharply formed as the Rockies are.
What is rockies?
This is the Rocky Mountains, a range of mountains in the west in the US.
What are the names of the mountains in British and Alberta?
these mountains are called the Rockies.
How to Prevent and Treat Altitude Sickness?
People who travel to the mountains, whether it is the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada’s, or the Alps in Europe, may be aware of the effect that altitude can sometimes have. Those planning their first trip to the mountains for a vacation of hiking, camping, and fishing may be caught off guard if and when altitude sickness hits. Even if you are only planning to relax in a mountain cabin without all the physical activity, if that cabin is 8,000 feet above sea level or higher, you can still be a victim. Altitude sickness also goes by another ominous sounding name – acute mountain sickness. It occurs at high altitudes when you can’t get enough oxygen from the thin air, especially if you go to altitude quickly. Twenty percent of people who visit the mountains get mild forms of it, and there is no way to predict who will succumb. Symptoms to look for are headaches, feeling sick to the stomach and weak, having no energy, and dizziness. Of course, the best way to treat altitude sickness is to go to a lower altitude, but if your entire vacation is planned at 8,000 feet, there are other options. Often, the longer you stay at altitude your body will adjust. Until you do adjust, you should not exert yourself too much, drink a lot of water, and don’t drink alcoholic beverages. It could take 4 to 12 hours for the symptoms to subside. Until this happens, you should not go to a higher altitude. There are some medications that can help like over-the-counter drugs to treat the headache. Doctors can prescribe a drug called acetazolamide that works by helping your body adjust to the altitude faster. If you know you are prone to altitude sickness or want to take precautions when you don’t know. Try spending a night at medium altitude before proceeding to your higher destination. If traveling to Colorado, stay in Denver before heading up into the mountains. If you are flying into a city that is at high altitude, avoid alcohol, large meals, and lots of activity right after you arrive. Foods high in carbohydrates should be included in your meals. You may be able to get your doctor to prescribe acetazolamide before your trip. If you start taking it one day before you plan to go up to 8,000 feet or higher, your body will adjust more quickly to the altitude. Continue to take it two days after you come down from the mountains.
Who climed the rockies mountains?
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Rockies are to mountains as Amazon is to?
rivers.
What are the main mountains in Nevada?
rockies.
