Did You Know?
The Rockies are over 3,000 miles long!
Tall Peaks
The Rockies have very tall peaks.
Fun Activities
You can hike, ski, and camp there.
What Rockies Does
The Rockies give us fresh air.
They are home to many animals.
People come to see the views.
They help keep the earth cool.
Rivers flow from the mountains.
They are fun for all ages!
More About Rockies
The Rockies are very old. They were made by the earth moving. This took a long time. Now, they are very big and strong.
Many people go to the Rockies for fun. They can hike, bike, or ski. This helps them stay fit and happy.
The Rockies are a special place. They have snow, trees, and cool rocks. People will love them for a long time!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Rocky Mountains"] --> B["Stretch 3,000 mi (4,800 km)"]
A --> C["Northern Terminus: British Columbia"]
A --> D["Southern Terminus: New Mexico"]
C --> E["Terminal Range"]
C --> F["Brooks Range/British Mountains"]
D --> G["Albuquerque Metropolitan Area"]
D --> H["Rio Grande Rift"]
What Do These Words Mean?
mountain range:a series of connected mountains
terminus:the end point or final part
foothills:the lower hills at the base of a mountain
tectonically:related to the movement of the Earth's crust
metropolitan area:a large city and its surrounding communities
