U.S. Major Deserts and Elevation Points
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What is the largest desert in North America?

  • Chihuahuan Desert
  • Mojave Desert
  • Great Basin (correct)
  • Sonoran Desert
  • Which desert is considered the hottest in North America?

  • Great Basin
  • Chihuahuan Desert
  • Sonoran Desert
  • Mojave Desert (correct)
  • Which desert is known for having the right conditions for Saguaro Cactus growth?

  • Chihuahuan Desert
  • Great Basin
  • Mojave Desert
  • Sonoran Desert (correct)
  • What is the second largest desert in North America?

    <p>Chihuahuan Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest point of elevation in the U.S.?

    <p>Mt. Denali, Alaska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest point of elevation in the continental U.S.?

    <p>Mt. Whitney, California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second highest point of elevation in the continental U.S.?

    <p>Mt. Elbert, Colorado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest point of elevation in the U.S.?

    <p>Bad Water Basin, Death Valley, California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Major Deserts in the U.S.

    • Great Basin Desert:

      • Largest desert in North America, covering 190,000 square miles.
      • Located in the western U.S. (eastern Utah, most of Nevada, parts of California, and southeastern Idaho).
      • Experiences hot summers and cold winters.
    • Mojave Desert:

      • Hottest desert in North America with an area of 48,000 square miles.
      • Located mainly in southeastern California, also extends into Nevada and northwestern Arizona.
    • Sonoran Desert:

      • Third largest desert in North America at 120,000 square miles.
      • Positioned in the Southwestern U.S. (southern Arizona, small area in southeastern California) and northwest Mexico.
      • Unique for having conditions suitable for the Saguaro cactus growth.
    • Chihuahuan Desert:

      • Second largest desert in North America, spanning 175,000 square miles.
      • Found in the Southwestern U.S. (southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western Texas) and northern Mexico.

    Points of Elevation in the U.S.

    • Highest Point in the U.S.:

      • Mt. Denali, located in Alaska, holds the record for the highest elevation.
    • Highest Point in the Continental U.S.:

      • Mt. Whitney in California, known as the tallest peak in the contiguous states.
    • Second Highest Point in the Continental U.S.:

      • Mt. Elbert in Colorado, follows Mt. Whitney in elevation ranking.
    • Lowest Point in the U.S.:

      • Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California, recognized as the lowest elevation point in the country.

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    Test your knowledge on the major deserts of the U.S. and their highest and lowest elevations. This quiz covers the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and other key geographic features. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and students.

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