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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.
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Where does the Platte River originate?
The Platte River has its beginnings in the Rocky Mountains on the eastern slope. The word "Platte" is the French word for "flat". It is a slow meandering river as it winds it way east.
What three states do Colorado river border?
The Colorado River forms the border between Arizona and California and between Arizona and Nevada.
Name the labeled rivers that join the Colorado River in southern Arizona?
The Gila River joins the Colorado River in southern Arizona. The Gila River has its source in western New Mexico, in Sierra County on the western slopes of Continental Divide in the Black Range.
Who explored the mississipi river?
Hernando de soto. He discovered the Mississippi River in 1541 and crossed it in order to explore Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Even though he had made great progress in exploring previously unknown areas, he was unsuccessful in finding any gold or treasure. his name is wrong its DeSoto not de -soto i know because its my family
Hernado de soto
How many states share the water of the colorado river?
7 states share the water from the colorado river. The states names are Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Which city in Mexico is closer to the Colorado river?
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. The closest river tat is located nearest to Mexico City is called the Rio Grand River.
How much gold is in Colorado river?
1849...
A lot of gold was in the river. Just stick a pan in, pull it out, and you could get half an ounce of gold.
2012...
You`ll have to be lucky. There is not that much anymore. There was a gold rush here, too.
How are the dams affecting the Colorado river?
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generates hydroelectricity to power cities near the Colorado river such as Lake Havasu City.
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Provides more water to homes for drinking and cooking with.
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It prevents flooding in nearby cities
What western border does the Colorado river border?
It ia on the eastern border of California. The western boundary of Callifornia is the Pacific Ocean,
What are two large lakes have been created by damming the Colorado river?
The two big ones that come to mind are Lake Mead and Lake Powell, but there's also Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu.
When did the Colorado river start cutting into the Grand Canyon?
17 million years ago when the Colorado Plateaus were being formed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_Grand_Canyon_area
How many cities rely on the Colorado river?
The Colorado River is fed by 7 states. These include the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, and California.
In What state does the Colorado River begin?
The Colorodo River strts and runs into the Gulf Of Californa... and oes into The Missisisipi River
What is the giant gorge in the Colorado River called?
Might you be referring to the famed Grand Canyon? It's pretty large, though strictly speaking, it is canyon rather than a gorge.
Which state was NOT involved in the Colorado River Compact?
The seven states are Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Nevada.
What are some of the main tributaries of the colorado river?
The Green, Gunnisson, Dolores, San Juans, Virgin and Gila rivers among others.
What lake does the Colorado river pass through in Utah?
It enters Utah West of Grand Junction and flows past Moab joining the Green River on its way to Lake Powell where it enters Arizona near Page.
Does the Colorado river flow to Niagara Falls?
The Colorado River flows in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico. Niagra Falls straddles the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Who started a colony on the lower colorado river in 1822?
In 1822 one young agent, Stephen F. Austin, started a colony on the lower Colorado River.
