The Journey Through Colorado ’s Ecosystems Grand Lake‚ CO By: Principles of Ecology Biology What makes Colorado so majestic and grand? This beautiful state has eight different ecosystems according to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Each strategically placed ecosystem has its own uniqueness. These unique areas can also be called a Biome. To define an Ecosystem‚ we say that there are numerous species of plants and animals that make homes in these different areas
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Animals of Colorado Bighorn Sheep- Bighorn sheep are animals native to North America and get their names for the big horns they have‚ which are usually about 30 lbs. The sheep in all is 300 lbs. Cougar- The cougar is a large cat that usually lives in North and South America. It is also known as as the puma‚ mountain lion‚ and panther. Their diet mostly consists of any animal it can catch. Pronghorn- More commonly known as the antelope‚ the male pronghorn ranges from 1.3-1.5 meters
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Colorado is located in the mid western part of the United States‚ bordered by Wyoming‚ Utah‚ Arizona‚ New Mexico‚ Oklahoma‚ Kansas and Nebraska. “Being located as a mid-latitude interior continental state (and having the highest average elevation in the United States)‚ combined with complex topography‚ results in dramatic climate differences from place to place and from year to year. From the Great Plains of eastern Colorado to the high peaks of the Rockies and the Continental Divide‚ to the valleys
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By 1880‚ the Colorado Seminary had been renamed the University of Denver. Although doing business as the University of Denver‚ DU is still legally named Colorado Seminary. The first buildings of the university were located in downtown Denver in the 1860s and 1870s‚ but concerns that Denver’s rough-and-tumble frontier town atmosphere was
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Access to affordable and nutritious food has become an issue of interest to the residents of Colorado. According to the Nutrition Digest‚ ‘food deserts’ are “parts of the country vapid of fresh fruit‚ vegetables‚ and other healthful whole foods‚ usually found in impoverished areas” (Gallagher). Areas of Colorado such as this exist in largely rural and urban or low-income neighborhoods throughout the state. In these underserved communities‚ the issue lies with the ability to realistically travel
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For the second half of this semester in Colorado History‚ I chose to read Colorado: A Sports History‚ by CU Denver’s very own James Whiteside. This book goes into detail on the history and impact of sports in Colorado - from early Indian games all the way to the legacy of the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the Denver Broncos. This state was shaped and effected by the emergence of sports‚ whether a fun pastime or an economic monopoly‚ sports of all kinds have a rich history in The Centennial
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The Colorado River Geographers can tell you that the one thing that most rivers and their adjacent flood plains in the world have in common is that they have rich histories associated with human settlement and development. This especially true in arid regions which are very dependent upon water. Two excellent examples are the Nile and the Tigris-Euphrates rivers which show use the relationship between rivers and concentrations of people. However‚ the Colorado River is not such a good
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and fish.” Was the norm of the Colorado River. As years went by and population rose demand for the “plentiful” fresh water rose as well. Gluttony took over western states such as Los Angeles‚ San Diego‚ Phoenix‚ and other fast growing cities. Oblivious to how wrong the decision to drain Colorado river’s limited resources is for such ridiculous justifications. It didn’t dawn on the people and still doesn’t. Missing all the signs Nature is suffering. The mighty Colorado River is getting drained and
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were made that still govern the Colorado River Basin to this day. A few of the more important laws governing the way water rights are allocated today are the Colorado River Compact‚ Boulder Canyon Project Act of 1928‚ Mexican Water Treaty of 1944‚ and Upper Colorado River Basin Compact of 1948. The Colorado River Compact was an agreement made by all seven states in 1922 (US Department of the Interior‚ 2008). This was responsible for dividing the basin into Upper and Lower basins and appropriating
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place we end up. Outdoor enthusiasts‚ like most military families are‚ make Colorado Springs a desirable place to be stationed. Colorado Springs has a perfect location. The weather offers many clear beautiful days‚ making Colorado Springs a playground to be enjoyed most of the year. Many points of interest and vacation sights that can be done in or around Colorado Springs make it a favorite in the military community. Colorado Springs is snuggled at the base of Pike Peak‚ a famous portion of the Rocky
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