Exploring the Colorado Trail

Exploring the Colorado Trail

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video introduces several famous hiking trails, focusing on the Colorado Trail, which spans 483 miles from Denver to Durango. It highlights the trail's high elevation, scenic beauty, and the unique experience of encountering all four seasons in one day. The Colorado Trail overlaps with the Continental Divide Trail for 200 miles, offering hikers the option to extend their journey to Mexico or Canada. The video emphasizes the breathtaking scenery and unforgettable adventure of hiking the Colorado Trail.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trail is lesser known but equally spectacular as the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails?

Great Divide Trail

Colorado Trail

Trans Canada Trail

Rocky Mountain Trail

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it typically take to hike the entire Colorado Trail?

20 days

30 days

40 days

50 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the highest elevation point on the Colorado Trail?

11,500 feet

13,300 feet

12,800 feet

10,000 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique weather characteristic of Colorado mentioned in the video?

You can experience all four seasons in one day

It is always sunny

It never snows

It rains every afternoon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how many miles does the Colorado Trail overlap with the Continental Divide Trail?

100 miles

250 miles

150 miles

200 miles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you stay on the Continental Divide Trail, how far can you travel?

To the Pacific Ocean

To Mexico or Canada

To the Arctic Circle

To the Gulf of Mexico

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is guaranteed no matter which trail option you choose?

Breathtaking scenery

Easy terrain

Consistent weather

A quick hike