Lesson 4 Flashcards
What is our impact on the environment measured by?
Our ecological footprint
Why might some areas have a bigger impact on the environment than others?
Some societies use more resources and therefore they have a bigger ecological footprint. This means they have a bigger impact on the environment.
Where is Las Vegas?
In the desert in Nevada
How many tourists come in through the Mccarran International Airport?
35 million annually
What is Las Vegas known for?
It is the gambling / entertainment capital of the world. It is best known for its mega casino - hotels.
What action have surrounding states taken on gambling?
They have outlawed it, leading to the growth of it in Nevada
What are some factors that can increase / contribute to an eco - footprint?
Food - imported from abroad which uses a lot of energy in transport and packaging
Energy - for heating, washing, cooking etc
Transport - people prefer to own cars rather than use public transport
Waste - expensive and difficult to dispose of
Other factors include : expensive infrastructures, development of technologies such as air conditioning , wealthy citizens having frequent holidays - often overseas
What is the summer temperature like in Las Vegas?
The summer months of June through September are very hot and mostly dry, with a July daily average temperature of 33.6°C, while nighttime temperatures often remain above 27°C.
Where does Las Vegas get most of its water from?
It is imported from Lake Powell
What type of pollution comes from the cars?
Carbon monoxide
What is the name of the airport in Las Vegas?
McCarran
What is the climate in Las Vegas?
The climate is a subtropical, hot desert climate. It has a lot of sunshine year-round; it has an average of about 310 sunny days per year.
It is virtually free of tornadoes and ice storms.
Why does Las Vegas use so much water?
irrigation of desert for e.g. golf courses, use of water for fountains, usage by hotels and other facilities
What is the issue with off- roading in the desert?
It destroys the sandy crust
What is one of the main impacts of tourism in Las Vegas?
Constant influx of tourists leads to air pollution - CO from cars
