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The Whole Mojave
Overview![]() The mountains hold back moisture from the ocean - Inspiration Point
The greater Mojave Desert is bounded by the
Sierra Nevada,
San Gabriel, and
San Bernardino
mountains to the west. These mountain ranges block
the westerly winds and moisture created by the
Pacific Ocean, in turn creating a hot and arid desert
environment on the eastern side. The Mojave Desert
is bordered on the east by the Colorado Plateau. The
northern boundary of the Mojave blends with the
Great Basin Desert, while the southern boundaries
merge with the Sonoran Desert.
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Introduction![]() The "Classic American Desert"... the Mojave does not really fit the classic image of ...Life at the ExtremesThe Mojave Desert, the driest and smallest of the ...AdaptationsThe Mojave Desert is an environment of extreme heat, ...Human History... results show that Paleoindians may have reached this area as ...Rising to the OccasionAs more people seek escape from the congestion of nearby ...Management ChallengesBut because ecosystems do not recognize such boundaries, ...WaterGroundwater and the Mojave and Colorado Rivers are the ...Off-Highway Vehicles... riding motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, dune buggies, and ...Fire and Weeds... not common in the Mojave Desert, and when they did occur, ...source - BLM |
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