Colorado Plateau

What is a Plateau

• flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side

• landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes

• a large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff

• rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object

Where is the Colorado plateau located

• In California

• In Utah

• In New Mexico

• The 4 corners

When was the Colorado plateau created

• 100 million years ago

• 250 million years ago

• 500 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

What rock is the Colorado plateau made of

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

How large is the Colorado plateau

• 24,000 sq miles

• 50,000 sq miles

• 76,008 sq miles

• 43,045 sq miles

What are the major rivers flowing through the Colorado Plateau?

• Colorado River and Green River

• Mississippi River and Missouri River

• Amazon River and Orinoco River

• Nile River and Congo River

What type of climate does the Colorado Plateau have?

• Tropical Rainforest Climate

• Desert Climate

• Temperate Climate

• Arid climate

What is the highest point in the Colorado Plateau?

• Mount Elbert

• Mount Whitney

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Humphreys

What is the average elevation of the Colorado Plateau?

• 2,000 feet

• 5,000 feet

• 7,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

What is the precipitation levels at the Colorado plateau

• 2-3 inches a year

• 3-5 inches a year

• 4-8 inches a year

• 5-10 inches a year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4