Las Vegas Flashcards
1
Q
What lake does Las Vegas rely on?
A
Lake Mead
2
Q
What dam supports Lake Mead?
A
Hoover dam
It took six years to fill.
3
Q
Where is Lake Mead located?
A
25 miles outside of Las Vegas.
4
Q
When was Hoover dam created?
A
Hoover dam was created in 1936.
5
Q
How much percent of Las Vegas is water comes from Lake Mead?
A
Lake Mead supplies 90% of Las Vegas is water.
6
Q
How much has Las Vegas grown in population over the last decade?
A
2 million people.
7
Q
How much water is left in lake Mead?
A
Less than 40%.
8
Q
Scientist predict it will be day zero in the year…
A
2036.
