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Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are a chain of mountains that run more than 3,000 miles from New Mexico to British Columbia in Canada.
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What geologic features are associated with the Rocky Mountain Range?
The Rocky Mountain Range is characterized by a variety of geologic features, including rugged peaks, deep valleys, and extensive fault systems. Prominent features include sharp, jagged mountain summits, glacial valleys, and notable sedimentary rock formations. Additionally, the range contains significant geological formations such as granite and metamorphic rocks, as well as volcanic activity in some areas. Erosion and tectonic uplift have also shaped its dramatic landscapes over millions of years.
What type of industry exists in rocky mountains that relate to its natural resources?
dagerous and huge
Where is the northernmost point of the Rocky Mountains?
I know from experience that when you are westbound from Kansas on I-70, you can see Pikes Peak when you reach Genoa, Colorado. On a clear day. I don't know about other approaches.
Are the Rocky Mountains higher or the Appalachian Mountains higher?
The rockies are much higher. the highest point in the Appalachian is in NC Mount Mitchell - 6,684 feetwhile the highest point in the Rocky mountains is in Colorado Mount Elbert - 14,433 feet
But this is not the highest point in the lower 48. That would be in the sierra Nevada range in California Mount Whitney - 14,494 feet
What was formed by the Rocky Mountains and separates rivers flowing east and west in North America?
The Continental divide is located in the rocky Mountains and when you travel east to west or west to east you will see a sign in the rocky Mountains that says "you have reached the Continental divide".
What is the difference between the Applachian mountains and the Rocky Mountains?
The Appalachain mountains are more like hills then mountains and the rockies are much taller mountains with sharp jagged peaks rising above the tree line
The primary economic activity in the Rocky Mountains West before the Civil War was what?
Uh dudes, if your doing the same AP review sheet as me then its B, Fur-Trapping. At least that's what I put. Good luck to us both!
It's B, Furtrapping.
Which rocky mountain state is directly north of Colorado?
New Mexico is located to the south of Colorado and has part of the Rocky Mountains within its borders.
Are the Rocky Mountains is East or the west Mississippi River?
Is the mississippi river east or west of the rocky mountains?
Who led an expedition across the Rockies to the Pacific?
Sacagawea, Shoshone Native American woman, acted as translator and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and 1806. She is generally credited with leading the expedition over the rockies.
Another View:
The expression 'led' in relation to exploration expeditions in normal language refers to the expedition leaders, not the guides.
So the answer is Lewis and Clark.
What human activities are threatened the Rocky Mountains?
humans effect it by logging and hunting the wildlife in the huge rocky mountains. :]
How are the Appalachian Mountains similar and different from the Rocky Mountains?
The Rocky Mountains are taller than Appalachian Mountains and has sharp pointy peaks. The Rocky Mountains are taller.They Both have eroded. The Appalachian Mountains are older and shorter than rocky mountains.
How do mountains affect people who live near them?
people affect it mainly by polluting
We don't, the Grand Canyon was carved out of the rock over thousands of years by a stream, and today is a national park and landmark. The destruction of parkland is a federal offense. Granted, white-water rafting, campers, tourists and pollution in the water all have their effect.
The white-water rafting, campers and other tourist pollution all cause the Grand Canyon to dig deeper, fast. However, their effects are negligible and unnoticeable unless measured over a very long period of time.
How does the rocky mountains affect weather?
Death Valley has the rocky mountains next to it. The mountains are taller than the valley so they block the rain and cool winds from making death valley cooler so it has a hot and dry climate.
Tall mountains do block the rain and cool winds but they are not the Rockies. To the West are the Panamints and to the East are the Funeral Mountains.
How can rain water in the Rocky Mountains end up in the ocean?
By, for example, draining into rivers.
What states make up the Rocky Mountain region?
The Rocky Mountains are in the following 8 US states:
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
What is the largest mountain range in in the western part of the US?
The Rocky Mountains are found in the western United States.
Are the Rocky Mountains located in Canada or the US?
No, the Rockies are relatively young, as mountains go. They were formed about 70 million years ago. Some think the oldest are the Appalachians, which formed 460 millionyears ago, but one range is much older. This would be the Saint Francois Mountains of southeastern Missouri, a part of the Ozark region. They were formed in Precambrian time, 1.4BILLION years ago.
