Question #1

In the first sentence of Colorado's Mammals, the word species means-

a) animals that eat meat

b) belonging to the same group

c) group of animals that travel together

d) extinct

e)

Question #2

All of the following are characteristics of mammals except-

a) they give birth to live young

b) they produce milk

c) they breathe through gills

d) they have hair covering most of their bodies

e)

Question #3

After reading about black bears, you get the idea that-

a) they only eat meat

b) hunters can kill as many as they want

c) female black bears are larger than male black bears

d) a newborn black bear cub could probably fit in your hand

e)

Question #4

Which mammal is Colorado's largest native deer?

a) the elk

b) the mountain lion

c) the javelina

d) the mule deer

e)

Question #5

Which of these best describes the pronghorn?

a) it is a fast mammal names for the shape of its horns.

b) a pronghorn is actually an antelope.

c) It is black and white with yellow spots.

d) Hunters can kill as many as they want during hunting season.

e)

Question #6

Which of these phrases best describes why you usually don't see bobcats?

a) ...smaller cousins of mountain lions...

b) ... hunt mainly at night...

c) ... weigh about 20 pounds ...

d) ... kill harmful rodents like rats and mice ...

e)

Question #7

After looking at the map of the United States on the first page of the Western Region, you can tell that -

a) Alaska and Hawaii are located in the center of the West region

b) Alaska and Hawaii are not physically connected to the rest of the United States

c) Alaska and Hawaii are east of the West region

d) Alaska and Hawaii are south of the West region

e)

Question #8

Which mountain range stretches through most of the Mountain states?

a) The Applachian Mountains

b) The Nevada Mountains

c) The White Mountains

d) The Rocky Mountains

e)

Question #9

After reading about the economy of the Mountain states, you get the idea that -

a) farming is very important part of the economy in the Mountain states

b) large factories are the most imporant part of the economy in the Mountain states

c) many miners live and work in the Mountain states

d) small areas of land make it difficult for ranchers to raise sheep and cattle

e)

Question #10

Which statement about the Pacific States is true?

a) The Pacific states border the Atlantic Ocean

b) There are five Pacific states

c) Only one of the Pacific states borders another state

d) The Pacific states include Colorado and Wyoming

e)

Question #11

Which phrase about Hawaii tells you it is completely different from the other 49 states?

a) ... actually a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean...

b) ... located in the West region...

c) ... located in the southern part of the United States...

d) ... borders the Pacific Ocean...

e)

Question #12

How are the Pacific states similar to the Mountain states?

a) all of the Pacific and Mountain states border the Pacific Ocean

b) Farming is important to the econonmy of both the Pacific and Mountain states

c) Mountains are physical characteristics of both the Pacific states and Mountain states

d) There are five Pacific states and five Mountain states

e)

Question #13

The Mountainous areas of Hawaii were formed by --

a) snow

b) volcanoes

c) silver and gold deposits

d) wind and sand

e)

Question #14

Colorado is part of which region of the United States?

a) West

b) Southeast

c) Southwest

d) Great Plains

e)

Question #15

Why did early pioneers pass up the Great Plains region of Colorado on their way to Colorado?

a) There were too many mountains in the Great Plains region

b) The Great Plains region was not large enough for settlers

c) They thought the Great Plains region was too dry for farming

d) There were already too many people living int he Great Plains region

e)

Question #16

After reading about the Rocky Mountains, you learn that -

a) they are not really in the Mountain states

b) they are not as tall as the mountains in the Southeast

c) they are only found in Colorado

d) they are the tallest mountains in the United States

e)

Question #17

Colorado is divided into which three regions?

a) The Desert, Mountains, and Rivers

b) The Rocky Mountains, Plateau, and Basin

c) The Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Colorado Plateau

d) The Colorado Plateau, Great Valleys, and Rocky Hills

e)

Question #18

All of these things about the Great Plains region are true except-

a) about two-fifths of Colorado is covered by the Great Plains

b) early settlers thought the Great Plains were too dry for farming

c) no plants or animals live in the Great Plains region

d) all of Colorado's major towns and cities are located in the Great Plains region

e)

Question #19

Which type of climate is found in Colorado's Rocky Mountain region?

a) Plenty of preciptiation and low temperatures

b) small amounts of precipitation and high temperatures

c) plenty of precipitation and high temperatures

d) small amounts of precipitation and low temperatures

e)

Question #20

The Colorado Plateau region has mesas. Mesas are -

a) flat-topped hills

b) low areas

c) volcanoes

d) deep canyons

e)

Question #21

Colorado's largest and most important water source is the -

a) Gila River

b) Mancos River

c) Colorado River

d) Mississippi River

e)

Question #22

What can you learn by studying the map on the first page of Colorado's Rivers and Lakes?

a) The Rio Grande River does not run through Colorado

b) Texas is north of Colorado

c) The Rio Grande River empties into the Gulf of Mexico

d) The largest part of th Colorado River flows through Nevada

e)

Question #23

After reading the first paragraph of Colorado's Points of Interest, you get the idea that -

a) there is very little to do in Colorado

b) hiking can only be enjoyed in one region

c) snow never falls in Colorado

d) Colorado offeres activities for all ages and interests

e)

Question #24

Which national park is known for its pit houses and cliff dwellings?

a) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

b) Mesa Verde National Park

c) Rocky Mountain National Monument

d) Yellowstone National Park

e)

Question #25

According to the first paragraph of Colorado's Ancient Peoples, the first people in North America were -

a) Spanish explorers

b) wild animals

c) hunters from Asia

d) American soliders

e)

Question #26

How did these people enter North America?

a) they swam across the Artic Ocean

b) they crossed the Bering Land Bridge

c) They flew on American Airlines

d) They traveled by boat

e)

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