Western Desert, USA Flashcards by Daniel Cincura | Brainscape

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Location

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Includes Mojave, Sonoran and part of Chihuahuan deserts.

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Houses have…

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thick earth walls to keep homes cool.

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Water is transferred…

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form river Colorado.

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Rich in…

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minerals, such as copper and uranium mining.

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Sonoran Solar project produces…

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energy for 100,000 homes.

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High rates of…

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evaporation and water shortages.

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Las Vegas region is home to…

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2 million people.

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Phoneix is home to…

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4.5 million people.

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Size of the area is

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200,000 sq km

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High temperatures and sunlight are…

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good for agriculture.

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Aquifers

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Sources of underground water for farming.

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Water supply could be…

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a problem in the future as demand increases.

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Las Vegas and Grand Canyon attract…

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37 million visitors each year.

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National parks provide…

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experience for visitors of a wilderness area.

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Lake…

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Mead is an example of Hydro Electric Power.

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