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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.
903 Questions
When is the incubation period for rocky mountain spotted fever?
2-16 days, according to funk and wagnall's new encyclopedia.
What kind of animals live on the rockies mountains?
Big Horn Sheep
Bison
Pronghorn antelope
Gray Fox
Red Fox
Moose
Beaver
American Elk
Mule Dear
Sage Brush Vole
Long Tailed Vole
Montan Vole
Mexican Wood-rat
Muskrat
Mouse
Porcupine
Lynx
Mountain Lion
Bobcat
Mink
River Otter
Pika
Raccoon
Colorado Chipmunk
How did the Rocky Mountain school illustrate nationalism?
The Rocky Mountain School, which consisted of many painters and artists, each had different styles of portraying what they saw at the Rocky Mountains. But it was because they could capture that untouched scene of the Rocky Mountains was how it touched people. This was still around the time of the "Great Frontier" to the west, so many people were still somewhat oblivious to the wonders of the west and only had limited views of them, and those views were created by the painters who journeyed west.
Is the soil in the Rocky Mountains rich?
The soils of the Rocky Mountains are extremely thin and are scarce in nutrients
Which direction are the Rocky Mountains from the Mississippi River?
The Rocky Mountains are west of Mississippi.
What is the height of the Colorado Rockies?
The state of Colorado has 54 mountains that are over 14,000 feet tall. The most popular of these, Pike's Peak, is considered a National Historic Landmark.
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
Why did pike leaves St. Louis travel southward to the rocky mountains?
Zebulon Pike left St. Louis to go west to seek his fortune in what was then unclaimed territory.
Are the Rocky Mountains the longest mountain chain in the world?
I may be wrong, but the mid - ocean ridge is the longest mountain chain in the world, it is totally longer than the Andes. If you unwound it, it could go around the world 4 times! The rockies are NOT the longest, nor are the Andes 100% sure the Mid Ocean Ridge I'm ALWAYS rite (Answerboi111)
What are the physical characteristics of Rocky Mountains?
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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about how many miles seperate the appalachian mountains from the rocky mountains at their closest point?
What is the height of a rocky mountain horse?
Rocky Mountain Horses range in height from 14.2 to 16.0 hands. This is the breed requirement.
How many mountains are there in Cumbria?
lots and there all fury like ur mam lots and there all fury like ur mam
Where is the highest elevation in the Rocky Mountains?
Colorado has more than 100 mountain peaks that exceed 13,123 ft elevation. The state's highest point (and the highest point in the entire Rocky Mountains) is the summit of Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet.
How do you build a mountain out of clay?
you can roll it and make it stand up put green clay under it for the grass
How old are the Rocky Mountains in western Canada?
They are 50-100 million years ago
The mountains of western Canada are tall and jagged, creating magnificent scenery. They contain many minerals, dense forests, mineral resources, and potential for hydroelectric power. Banff and Jasper National Parks as well as other national parks and public lands combined with private activities, such as ski resorts, attract millions of tourists each year. As with most things in life, a price must be paid for benefits. The jagged and tall mountains inhibit transportation. Only a few roads and railways cross the mountains, so that east-west movement across Canada is limited.
How can the topography of the rocky mountains be describe?
According to John Denver they're VERY rocky.
