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How did the sierra Nevada mountains get its name?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/3/2023

It is Spanish for SNOWY MOUNTAINS . Sierra means "mountains" and Nevada means "snowy". Initially, the Spanish explorer was simply describing them, not naming them. However, that description was used on the first map and that became the name.

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Which is higher the Sierra Nevada or Ozark mountains?

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What is the high mountains in the western US with a spanish name?

The Sierra Nevada mountain range in California is an example of high mountains in the western US with a Spanish name.

What kind of mountain range is the Sierra Nevada?

What type of mountains are predominant in the Sierra Nevada range

What is Nevada's main mountains?

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Is the sierra Nevada mountains in Nevada?

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Is Sierra Nevada a mountain in Antarctica?

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