Nevada Geological Processes
Use the sites listed below to find the information needed to complete the questions below.
Earthquakes in Nevada
General Geology Information
Lake Tahoe
Red Rock Canyon
The Great Basin
The Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Spring Mountain Range
Valley of Fire
Earthquakes in Nevada 2
Geological Rate Factors
Lake Tahoe 2
Red Rock Canyon 2
The Great Basin 2
The Sierra Nevada Mountains 2
Valley of Fire 2
Explain the Geological Process that is responsible for the formation of these Nevada
Landmarks:
The Great Basin:
Red Rock Canyon:
Valley of Fire:
The Spring Mountain Range:
Earthquakes in Nevada:
Lake Tahoe:
The Sierra Nevada Mountains:
List three (3) Interesting Facts or Characteristics of each Landmark:
The Great Basin:
Red Rock Canyon:
Valley of Fire:
The Spring Mountain Range:
Earthquakes in Nevada:
Lake Tahoe:
The Sierra Nevada Mountains:
Where is each Landmark located in Nevada? Draw and label on the map:
Create a visual aid for one of the Landmark (example: poster, model, picture (not computer
generated, Power Point Presentation, Display Board, etc.)