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What did the Sierra Nevada mountains signify to those who were moving west?
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Why do desert areas exist in the southwestern US?
The Sierra Nevada Mountains form a boundary that prevents Pacific moisture from moving inland, causing a rain shadow desert area.
Is the Mojave Desert a result of plate tectonics?
Indirectly, yes. Both the Coastal Mountains and the Sierra Nevada Mountains were forced up by plate tectonics. These mountains block Pacific moisture from moving inland causing a rain shadow desert on the leeward side.
Which states does PG and E service?
PG & E, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, covers a 70,000 square mile area. Starting from Bakersfield moving upwards to Eureka, California. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean, eastwards to the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Why do deserts exist in the southwest US?
The coastal mountain ranges and Sierra Nevada act as barriers that keep Pacific moisture from moving inland, forming rain shadow deserts.
When was Moving Mountains - EP - created?
Moving Mountains - EP - was created in 2006.
When was Moving Mountains - song - created?
Moving Mountains - song - was created on 2008-05-23.
What does an inauguration signify?
It signifies the president that has been elected moving into the white house.
Mountains formed by blocks of crust moving along a fault?
what are mountains formed by blocks of crust moving along a fault
Why sierra madre and Himalayas is fold mountains?
Because both ranges are the result of two geologic plates "crashing" at each other. In the case of the Himalayas, they are the result of the Indian subcontinent crashing into the Eurasian Plate, and for the Sierra Madre Occidental, they result from the Pacific Plate moving northwards with respect of the North American Plate.
Why are the Andes mountains moving?
The Andes mountains are moving because of the plate boundaries it is placed on, and as the plates moves the mountain must move with it.
When was Moving Mountains - The Casket Lottery album - created?
Moving Mountains - The Casket Lottery album - was created on 2000-04-04.
When was Moving Mountains - Justin Hayward album - created?
Moving Mountains - Justin Hayward album - was created on 1985-09-19.
