The Rocky Mountains quiz

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  • Created by: emilyem
  • Created on: 05-05-14 14:47
What activities do the Rocky Mountains offer?
hiking, cycling, canoeing, skiing, fishing
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How many tourists do the rockies have each year?
3 million
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What is the royal gorge?
famous canyon
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How long and deep is the Royal Gorge?
10 miles long, 381 metres deep
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What is Yellowstone Caldera?
supervolcano
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Where is Yellowstone Caldera?
yellowstone national park
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How many tourists does yellowstone national park attract each year?
2 million
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What is the worlds largest producer of Molybednum?
the climax mine
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What is elk valley coal the worlds second largest producer of?
metallurgic coal
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How many coal mines does elk valley coal operate?
6
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What do sedimentary basins contain?
coalbed methane
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Where is the rocky mountain hydroelectric plant?
georgia
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When did construction of the rocky mountain hydroelectric plant begin?
1977
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How much did the plant cost to construct?
$1 billion
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