Las Vegas Flashcards
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Opportunities
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Farming: Can produce good crops of vegetables in Cochella Valley
Mineral Extraction: The area is rich in minerals such as cooper and uranium.
Energy: Lots of sunlight for solar energy production, area for a dam to be built (Hoover Dam)
Tourism: Las Vegas attracts millions of visitors per year
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Challenges
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Accessibility: Las Vegas is situated in a desert, which is hard to access
Extreme Temperatures: Very high temperatures make the area dangerous for people to live
Water Supply: Large demand with a small supply
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Solutions To Challenges
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Acessibility: Airport built in Las Vegas to allow people to access the area with more ease
Water Supply: The Hover Dam was built which provides the water for the entire area
