Aspen, Colorado

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aspen-colorado

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Aspen, Colorado?Pitkin County, Colorado, United States
2. How many people live in Aspen, Colorado?7,004 (2020 United States Census)
3. How high is Aspen, Colorado?Approximately 7,890 feet (2,405 meters) above sea level
4. When was Aspen, Colorado built?As a mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom
5. What is the capital of Aspen, Colorado?Aspen is the county seat of Pitkin County
6. What language do people speak in Aspen, Colorado?English

Sawatch Range: A prominent mountain range in central Colorado, known for its high peaks.
Elk Mountains: A rugged mountain range in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, known for its dramatic peaks.
Home Rule City: A city that has been granted powers by the state to manage its own local affairs.
Gonzo Journalism: A style of journalism where the reporter is a central part of the story, often with a subjective and unconventional approach.