Geographic+Features


 * Colorado Geographic Features**


 * **Colorado Geographic Feature** || **Learn the Answer** || **Notes** ||
 * Pike's Peak || [] ||  ||


 * __Pike’s Peak__**
 * Location in state
 * Elevation of Pike’s Peak
 * Who discovered and named the Peak

The elevation or height of Pike’s Peak is

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 * __Royal Gorge__**
 * Location in state
 * How long is the Royal Gorge
 * Which river flows through the canyon?

The river which flows through the Royal Gorge canyon is the _

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 * __Mesa Verde__**
 * Location of Mesa Verde
 * What is the name of the native people who lived at Mesa Verde?
 * What does Mesa Verde mean in English?

The native people who lived in Mesa Verde are called the _

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 * Great Sand Dunes__**
 * Location in the state
 * What is the highest elevation in the park?
 * What mountain range surrounds the Sand Dunes?

The mountain range that surrounds the Sand Dunes are the _

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 * Cripple Creek__**


 * Location in the state
 * Why was the town of Cripple Creek first settled?
 * What year was the town of Cripple Creek settled?

The town of Cripple Creek was settled in 1891 because of the _

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 * __Matchless Mine__**


 * Location in the state
 * What precious mineral was discovered in the Matchless Mine?
 * Who owned the mine while it was still being mined?

The precious mineral that was mined from the Matchless Mine was _

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 * __Mt. Elbert__**
 * Location in the state
 * How many feet tall is Mt. Elbert?
 * What is the name of the mountain range where Mt. Elbert is located?

Mt. Elbert is located in the ___ Rocky Mountain range.__ __[]__


 * Rocky Mountain National Park__**
 * Location in state
 * What is the tallest peak inside the park?
 * List 3 of the animals that live in the park?

Three of the animals that live in the park are __,__ _,.

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The river that runs through the Black Canyon is the ___ []
 * __Black Canyon__**
 * Location in state
 * What is the name of the river that runs through the Black Canyon?
 * How old is some of the exposed rock in the Canyon?

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