Which of these is a significant environmental issue in the Great Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Desertification
Subject
Geography
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Which region lies to the north of the Great Basin?
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- Colorado Plateau
Which species of tree is common in the Great Basin’s higher elevations?
Correct answer(s):
- Pine
Which feature is a part of the Great Basin’s geology?
Correct answer(s):
- Hot springs
What is the term used for the dry lake beds in the Great Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Playa lakes
The Great Basin experiences which type of precipitation?
Correct answer(s):
- Snow and limited rainfall
The Great Basin is located mainly in which country?
Correct answer(s):
- United States
Which major lake is located in the Great Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Great Salt Lake
What is a defining characteristic of the Great Basin’s hydrology?
Correct answer(s):
- It is an endorheic basin, with no outflow to the ocean
Which national park is located in the Great Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Great Basin National Park
Which species of seal is commonly seen along the California coastline?
Correct answer(s):
- Harbor seal
Which species of whale can be commonly seen off the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Humpback whale
Which city in California is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing culture?
Correct answer(s):
- San Diego
Which Pacific Coast city is famous for its film industry?
Correct answer(s):
- Los Angeles
What is the largest city in Alaska?
Correct answer(s):
- Anchorage
Which type of dolphin is commonly found in Pacific Coast waters?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific white-sided dolphin
Which city in Washington is known for its coffee culture?
Correct answer(s):
- Seattle
Which is the most common type of kelp found along the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Giant kelp
What is the main food source for many animals along the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Plankton
Which city is known for its tech industry, particularly Silicon Valley?
Correct answer(s):
- Los Angeles