Nevada

=Nevada =

General Information
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 * Created by: John Nguyen and Aaron Boda 6th Periodtoc
 * Our state is Nevada.
 * The Capital of Nevada is Carson City.
 * The Abbreviation of the state Nevada is NV.
 * The largest city is Las Vegas, Nevada
 * It is the 7th largest state in the United States.(110,567 Square Miles)
 * Origin of the state name Nevada comes from the Spanish word meaning "snow capped".
 * The nickname for Nevada is the Silver State or Sagebrush State.
 * It became a state in October 31, 1864.

Location

 * Nevada is a landlocked state.
 * It is west of the Rocky Mountains in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
 * Oregon and Idaho are north of Nevada.
 * California is to the west of Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Utah is to the east of Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #00ff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Arizona is south of Nevada.

<span style="background-color: #00ff00; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Physical Geography

 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Pyramid Lake is on the west side of Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Snake Range is on the east side of Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The highest point in Nevada is 9000-12000 ft.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The lowest point in Nevada is 600-1200 ft.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The famous Hoover Dam is located at Nevada on the south border of Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The Basin Range is in the middle of Nevadaevada is mostly desert and semi-desert.
 * <span style="background-color: #0000ff; color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">A small part of northeast Nevada is grassland.

<span style="background-color: #00ff00; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Climate

 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The climate is mostly hot and dry.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The annual precipitation or rainfall in Nevada is 44.8 inches.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Summer lasts June, July, August.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Winter lasts December, January, February.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">There is only one type of precipitation in Nevada and it is rain.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Summer ===
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average high temperature in the summer is 88°F.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average low temperature in the summer is 66°F.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average temperature in the summer is 77°F.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Winter ===
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average high temperature in the winter is 43°F.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average low temperature in the winter is 23°F.
 * <span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The average temperature in the winter is 33°F.

<span style="background-color: #00ffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Economy

 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Natural resources in Nevada include: ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Gold
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Coal
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Hydroelectric Power (Gathering energy from flowing water such as a dam)
 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Land Use: ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Dry Land.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Very little water.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Not recommended to farm because of the conditions listed.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Used for ranching.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Many people visit Nevada because of famous cities and landmarks.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Major Economic Activities in Nevada: ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Service - Famous cities and landmarks in Nevada attract tourists to Nevada.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Ranching - Because of the dry and harsh conditions and very little grass.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Mining - There is coal and gold in parts of Nevada.

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">People

 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Major Cities ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Major cities in Nevada include Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Population Density ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">All of Nevada has a population density of 0 to 5 people per square mile.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Only Las Vegas has a population density of 250 or more people per square mile.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Attractions ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The main city in Nevada is Las Vegas because of its famous casinos.
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Most people in Nevada live in cities such as Las Vegas.
 * ===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Leisure Activities ===
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Some leisure activities in Nevada are:
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Golfing
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Parks
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Arts and Community Events
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Recreational Centers
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Sports Complexes
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Swimming Pools
 * <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">For a full list go to Works Cited and go to number 9.

<span style="background-color: #00ff00; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Works Cited:
===<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">(Used for Citing an Online Resource ~ Author. "Title." Site Title. Date posted or updated. Sponsor. Date accessed <Website Address> Where information was used in) ===

<span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">All works cited is in alphabetical order then in order of use.

 * 1) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">ID3497904254. "What are the 3 major cities in Nevada." www.answers.com. Date posted not given. Sponsor not given. 2/1/11 <[]> Major Cities
 * 2) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No Author Given. "Nevada Regional Information." NV Energy. Date Posted Not Given. Sponsor Not Given. 1/31/11<http://www.nvenergy.com/economicdevelopment/regional/> Nevada Political Map
 * 3) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No Author Given. "Nevada: Facts,Map and State Symbols." Enchanted Learning. Date Posted Not Given. Sponsor Not Given. 1/31/11<http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/nevada/> General Information
 * 4) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No Author Given. "Map of the United States of America." 50States.com. Date Posted Not Given. Marchex Inc. 2/1/11<[]> Location
 * 5) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No Author Given. "Physical Map of Nevada." www.freeworldmaps.net. Date Posted Not Given. Sponsor Not Given. 2/1/11 <[]> Physical Geography
 * 6) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No author Given. "u.s. climate data." u.s. climate data. Date posted not given. Sponsor not given. 2/2/11 <http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate.php?location=USMO0628> Climate
 * 7) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">No Author Given. "Find Recreational and Culture Activities." Sponsor not given. 2/3/11 [|<http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm]> Leisure Activities
 * 8) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Ray Sterner. "Ray Sterner's Color Landform Map." Net State. 11/18/09. Sponsor Not Given. 2/1/11<http://www.netstate.com/states/maps/nvmaps.htm> Nevada Physical Map
 * 9) <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Richard G. Boehm, Francis P. Hunkins, Dennis Reinhartz, David G. Armstrong, Merry Lobrecht. "The World and Its People." Columbus: Glencoe, 2005.

__//Me, John and Aaron both worked on the page but I did most of the typing and editing so please give credit to Aaron Boda too for researching. We both went back and forth on each other's accuont so the work was mostly unevenly distrubited.//__