Desert in an MEDC- Mojave Desert Flashcards
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Location:
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South west USA, California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona
2
Q
Area:
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57000 km2
3
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Characteristics:
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warm and gets less than 250mm rain per year, infertile soil.
4
Q
Economic opportunities:
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Tourism Las Vegas Death Valley Grand Canyon Wild life Geology Camping (Lodges) Retirement migration ( golf tournaments) Hiking… Water stones for irrigation Commercial farming using irrigation Mineral extractions ( large mining fields)
5
Q
Negative Impacts:
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Rapid population growth puts pressure on water supplies
Farming causes soil erosion
Tourists deplete water sources, litter and damage plants
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Q
Overcoming difficulties:
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Heat tackled by AC
Energy is cheap
Water from the Colorado river
7
Q
Challenges:
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Housing developments
Roads destroying habitats
Noise pollution from military and airbase
High demand for water.
8
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Management strategies:
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Water conservation schemes
Four national parks
Designated roads
