2. Location
Relative: California is to the west, Utah to
the east, Oregon and Idaho to the
north, and Arizona to the South.
Absolute: Carson City 39* N, 119* W
4. Place
Landmark: Goldfield is a gold mining
town, and the Nevada test site for nuclear
weapons
Landform: Lake Tahoe and the Colorado River
Tradition: The Carson City Rendezvous is a
celebration for trappers and Indians
Climate: very dry but the west side gets more
rain
5. Movement
Transportation: McCarren National Airport,
40,000 miles of public roads, and 2,000
miles of railroads
Exports: Hay and livestock
Agriculture: Dairy products, potatoes, cattle
6. H E Interaction
Adapt: People in Nevada have to have short
sleeve clothes clothes for the summer but
they also have to have winter gear for the
cold winters.
Modify: The Hoover Dam uses the Colorado
River for electricity and irrigation.
Depend: Hoover Dam for electricity, Lake
Tahoe for food and recreation.
