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Colorado River
The Colorado River is a major river in the southwestern United States that flows from Colorado to Baja California.
373 Questions
Which way does the Colorado river flow from north canyon to the nankoweap canyon?
Because it is downhill from North Canyon to Nankoweap Canyon.Water has a funny way of flowing downhill. The real answer is due to the uplift of the Colorado Plateau which is due to Plate Tectonics.
What is Colorado river used for?
The Colorado River is used for rafting and recreation, also you could go swimming in some parts of the Colorado river.
Why is the Colorado River important to the people?
The water supply from the Colorado River is important for all western states.
It provides drinking water, irrigation water, hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities like fishing and boating.
Is the Yangtze river longer than the Mississippi river?
Yes, the Yangtze river is 3,915 miles long and the Mississippi river is 2,320 miles long.
1 dam = 10 m 1dm = 0,1 m that means that 345 dm = 34,5 m = 3,45 dam ;)
Where is the great salt lake in relation to the snake and Colorado river?
The Great Salt Lake is almost equidistant between the Snake and Colorado Rivers. It is about 250 miles slightly southeast of the Snake River and about 250 miles slightly northwest of the Colorado River.
What is the current temperature of the Colorado river?
Check this web site for the seasonal and daily averages for a few specific years.
It includes several locations.
http://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/riverdata/Colorado/temperature_data_for_the_colorad.htm
Are there any Colorado river freshwater dolphins?
No, there are no freshwater dolphins in the Colorado River. The term "river dolphin" typically refers to species found in other rivers, such as the Amazon River dolphin or the Ganges River dolphin. The Colorado River is home to various fish and wildlife, but it does not support dolphin populations.
What does the Colorado River and the Rio Grande have in common?
Both are major US waterways with their source in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Do mountain rivers flow slower than lowland rivers?
No. In the mountains, gravity makes the rivers flow faster. Lowland rivers are slower than mountain rivers.
Why is Colorado river so deep?
The colorado river is very deep due to its location at the grand canyon, which makes the river deep.
