Exploring the Rocky Mountains

What is the primary focus of the introduction to the Rocky Mountains?

• The economic impact of the Rockies

• The cultural history of the Rockies

• The geographical extent and significance of the Rockies

• The wildlife found in the Rockies

Which mountain system transitions into the Rocky Mountains in the contiguous United States?

• The Cascade Range

• The American Cordillera

• The Sierra Nevada

• The Appalachian Mountains

What is a notable feature of the Canadian Rockies?

• They are home to the oldest National Park

• They are the driest mountains in North America

• They are the birthplace of many of Canada's greatest rivers

• They have the highest peaks in the world

What makes Yellowstone National Park unique in terms of geological features?

• It has the largest desert in North America

• It contains a massive magma chamber

• It is the coldest place in the Rockies

• It has the most diverse plant species

What challenge do mountaineers often take up in Colorado?

• Exploring the deepest cave

• Crossing the widest river

• Summiting all the 'Fourteeners'

• Climbing the highest peak in the world

What is the Continental Divide?

• A river that flows through the Rockies

• A mountain range in Europe

• A line that divides the continent into two drainage basins

• A line that separates two countries

Which lake drains into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during overflooding?

• Lake Superior

• Isa Lake

• Lake Tahoe

• Great Salt Lake

What is unique about the North Two Ocean Creek?

• It has the most waterfalls

• It is the longest river in the world

• It flows into two different oceans

• It is the deepest river in the Rockies

What phenomenon puzzled scientists about fish species in Yellowstone Lake?

• The presence of saltwater fish

• The absence of any fish

• The presence of a unique trout species

• The presence of tropical fish

What is the significance of the Continental Divide in terms of hydrology?

• It separates the flow of water into two major oceans

• It determines the flow of all rivers in the world

• It has no impact on water flow

• It is the source of all freshwater on the continent