Sonoran - MEDC Flashcards
1
Q
Location?
A
Covers parts of Arizona, California and Mexico
2
Q
Size?
A
100,000 by 100,000 miles
3
Q
How many mm of rainfall a year does it get?
A
300mm
4
Q
How is the land used?
A
Habitat for many animals such as rabbits, foxes, woodpeckers and squirrels.
5
Q
Adaptation of an animal?
A
Rabbit: has ears with shallow blood vessels constantly dilate it so blood cools down it’s body
6
Q
Population of Marana (town in the desert)?
A
35,000
7
Q
Function of Manara?
A
Retirement village, and turned into a business town and leisure resort. Including pools and golf courses.
8
Q
How is the desert managed?
A
1998- the Sonoran desert conservation plan
