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The Centennial State Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz about my home state that is sure to teach all the newcomers a thing or two!

A multiple-choice quiz by Fivehouse. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Fivehouse

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1914

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Eighty percent of Colorado's water comes from what source? Hint

snow

lakes

rivers

rain

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the name of Colorado State University's mascot?

Answer: (One or three words)

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Question 3 of 5

3. What is the tallest building in Denver? Hint

World Trade Center

Republic Plaza

Amoco Building

Wells Fargo Building

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Question 4 of 5

4. What Western Slope town is known for its peaches? Hint

Palisade

Grand Junction

Fruita

Durango

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which one of the following is not a ski resort in Colorado? Hint

Dove Valley

Ski Sunlight

Ski Cooper

Eldora

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Eighty percent of Colorado's water comes from what source?

Answer: snow

That's why people should xeriscape more often in my home state.

2. What is the name of Colorado State University's mascot?

Answer: Cam

3. What is the tallest building in Denver?

Answer: Republic Plaza

Although the distinctive cash-register shaped Wells Fargo Building appears taller than Republic Plaza, that's only because it's on a hill.

4. What Western Slope town is known for its peaches?

Answer: Palisade

And boy are those peaches magnificent!

5. Which one of the following is not a ski resort in Colorado?

Answer: Dove Valley

When I say I'm from Colorado and I don't ski I get looks of disbelief. Dove Valley is the practice area of the Broncos.

Source: Author Fivehouse

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