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100

What is the highest peak in Colorado?

  • a) Pikes Peak
  • b) Mount Evans
  • c) Mount Elbert
  • d) Longs Peak<
  • Answer: c) Mount Elbert
  • Explanation: Mount Elbert is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains.
100

What was the impact of the railroad on Colorado's development?

  • a) It slowed down population growth.
  • b) It made transportation and trade easier.
  • c) It only benefited Native American tribes.
  • d) It had no impact on the economy.
  • Answer: b) It made transportation and trade easier.
  • Explanation: The railroad connected Colorado to the rest of the country, boosting trade and population growth.
100

What is the legislative branch of Colorado's government called?

  • a) The Governor's office
  • b) The General Assembly
  • c) The Supreme Court
  • d) The Mayor's office
  • Answer: b) The General Assembly
  • Explanation: The General Assembly makes the state's laws.
100

What is a "good" in economics?

  • a) An idea
  • b) A physical item
  • c) A service
  • d) A thought
  • Answer: b) A physical item
  • Explanation: Goods are tangible products that people can buy and use.
100

What is an example of a want?

  • a) Water
  • b) Shelter
  • c) A new toy
  • d) Clothing
  • Answer: c) A new toy
  • Explanation: Toys are not essential for survival.
200

What is the Front Range?

  • a) A river
  • b) A mountain range along the eastern edge of the Rockies
  • c) A desert region
  • d) A large lake<
  • Answer: b) A mountain range along the eastern edge of the Rockies
  • Explanation: The Front Range is a prominent mountain range that includes cities like Denver and Colorado Springs
200

What was a major result of the Colorado Silver Boom?

  • a) The decline of Denver
  • b) The growth of towns like Leadville
  • c) The end of mining in Colorado
  • d) The increase of farming
  • Answer: b) The growth of towns like Leadville
  • Explanation: The Silver Boom led to the rapid development of silver mining towns.
200

What is the judicial branch of Colorado's government responsible for?

  • a) Making laws
  • b) Enforcing laws
  • c) Interpreting laws
  • d) Building roads
  • Answer: c) Interpreting laws
  • Explanation: The judicial branch, including courts, interprets laws.
200

What is a "service" in economics?

  • a) A product you can hold
  • b) Work done for others
  • c) A natural resource
  • d) Money
  • Answer: b) Work done for others
  • Explanation: Services are actions or tasks performed for someone else.
200

What is money?

  • a) A type of food
  • b) Something used to buy goods and services
  • c) A type of game
  • d) A type of school
  • Answer: b) Something used to buy goods and services
  • Explanation: Money is a medium of exchange.
300

Which major river flows through Denver?

  • a) Colorado River
  • b) Arkansas River
  • c) South Platte River
  • d) Rio Grande River
  • Answer: c) South Platte River
  • Explanation: The South Platte River is crucial for Denver's water supply.
300

Who was Chief Ouray?

  • a) A famous gold miner
  • b) A leader of the Ute tribe
  • c) A Colorado governor
  • d) A railroad tycoon
  • Answer: b) A leader of the Ute tribe
  • Explanation: Chief Ouray was a respected leader who worked to protect Ute lands and rights.
300

 What is a mayor?

  • a) The head of the state
  • b) The head of a city or town government
  • c) A federal judge
  • d) A state senator
  • Answer: b) The head of a city or town government
  • Explanation: Mayors lead local governments.
300

What does "supply" mean in economics?

  • a) How much people want something
  • b) How much of something is available
  • c) The price of something
  • d) How much money people have
  • Answer: b) How much of something is available
  • Explanation: Supply refers to the amount of goods or services that producers are willing to offer.
300

What is an income?

  • a) Money you spend
  • b) Money you earn
  • c) Money you lose
  • d) Money you give away
  • Answer: b) Money you earn
  • Explanation: Income is money received for work or other sources
400

What is the Western Slope known for?

  • a) Large cities
  • b) Fruit orchards and vineyards
  • c) Flat plains
  • d) Large coal mines
  • Answer: b) Fruit orchards and vineyards
  • Explanation: The Western Slope's climate is ideal for growing fruits and grapes.
400

What was a primary reason for early settlements in Colorado?

  • a) To build amusement parks
  • b) To find gold and silver
  • c) To study wildlife
  • d) To grow tropical fruits
  • Answer: b) To find gold and silver
  • Explanation: Mining was a major draw for early settlers.
400

What is a ballot?

  • a) A type of tax
  • b) A form used for voting
  • c) A type of law
  • d) A type of school
  • Answer: b) A form used for voting
  • Explanation: Ballots are used to cast votes in elections.
400

What does "demand" mean in economics?

  • a) How much of something is available
  • b) How much people want something
  • c) The cost of production
  • d) The amount of taxes
  • Answer: b) How much people want something
  • Explanation: Demand is the desire of consumers to purchase goods or services.
400

What is an expense?

  • a) Money you earn
  • b) Money you spend
  • c) Money you save
  • d) Money you find
  • Answer: b) Money you spend
  • Explanation: Expenses are costs.
500

Question: What is an important water resource in Colorado?

  • a) Glaciers
  • b) Oceans
  • c) Deserts
  • d) Swamps
  • Answer: a) Glaciers
  • Explanation: Glaciers in the high mountains provide meltwater for rivers and streams.
500

What was Clara Brown known for?

  • a) Being a famous cowgirl
  • b) Her philanthropy and helping former slaves
  • c) Discovering gold
  • d) Building railroads
  • Answer: b) Her philanthropy and helping former slaves
  • Explanation: Clara Brown was a former slave who became a successful businesswoman and philanthropist.
500

 What is a law?

  • a) A suggestion
  • b) A rule made by the government
  • c) A type of food
  • d) A type of game
  • Answer: b) A rule made by the government
  • Explanation: Laws are rules that people must follow.
500

What is a "consumer"?

  • a) Someone who makes goods
  • b) Someone who buys goods
  • c) Someone who sells goods
  • d) Someone who mines goods
  • Answer: b) Someone who buys goods
  • Explanation: Consumers are individuals who purchase goods and services.
500

 What is a bank?

  • a) A place where you buy toys
  • b) A place where you keep your money safe
  • c) A place where you play games
  • d) A place where you eat food
  • Answer: b) A place where you keep your money safe
  • Explanation: Banks provide financial services