Colorado and Wyoming Compared

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Mr. Beat compares and contrasts the two Rocky Mountain square states, Wyoming and Colorado. Both are remarkably different. Why? Well, uh, Mr. Beat explains it in the video.
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Colorado and Wyoming
The two square states that border each other in these United States
And sure, they are next to each other, but wow are they dramatically different.
But first, let’s look at what they have in common.
Both are about the same size in area, and two of the largest states by area. (C- 8th, W- 10th) Colorado is a bit bigger.
Both have more men than women, which is rare ya know. Only two states, North Dakota and Alaska, have a lower percentage of women than Wyoming.
Both have the Rocky Mountains.
No, but seriously, both are known for their beautiful mountains. That said, folks forget that the eastern portion of both states does look like that, as it’s part of the Great Plains. So yeah, both have lots of (wide open spaces).
Because of those gigantic mountains causing a rain shadow for the eastern portions of both, and because of other mountains further west, much of both states is fairly dry, with the precipitation mostly coming at those higher elevations. Colorado is the seventh driest state overall in the country, while Wyoming is the fifth driest. Wyoming also has the Black Hills which creep into the eastern portion of the state. In that area, the magnificent Devils Tower dramatically rises. You know, the butte where aliens landed in that movie? Teddy Roosevelt designated it the first National Monument back in 1906.
Both have the highest elevation overall, on average. (C-1, W-2) Colorado has the highest incorporated city in all of North America, Alma, although don’t tell the folks in Leadville that.
Tourism is big in both. Colorado has four national parks, Wyoming, just two, but its two parks are two of the most popular in the country. Yellowstone, the country’s very first national park, and Grand Teton. Here’s one of the most overused calendar pictures in the world of that park. Ok, so Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is pretty darn popular, too.
In addition to tourism, major industries in both include healthcare, retail, and education, although oil and gas is also big in Wyoming and professional services is also big in Colorado.
Both have climates that are somewhat continental and semiarid, but are really all over the place. Generally, of course, the higher up you are, the cooler it is, but the orientation of mountain ranges and valleys in connection with general air movements can cause lots of variation even within short distances. There are also deserts in both. Since Wyoming’s further north, it does get colder than Colorado. #colorado #wyoming #compared