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Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bakersfield, California, are located in the Mojave Desert. Los Angeles and San Diego are close by.

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What is the closest city landmark in Australia that is near a desert?

South Australia is the driest state in the Australian continent, and subsequently, there are several cities close to an area of desert. Port Augusta and Whyalla are both small cities close to the desert.


What part of Utah is desert?

I do know of a list of deserts by size. If you wish, you can use this list and place them in alphabetical order. Click on this link.


How deep is the sand in the Mojave Desert?

It varies but much of the desert is simply rock, or soil baked into a hard surface. However, the Kelso Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve have reached a height of up to 650 feet (200 meters). This is an unusually large sand formation.


How do humans get food water and shelter in the Mojave Desert?

The vast majority of people living in the Mojave Desert live in cities such as Las Vegas, Nevada. Most find shelter in their homes or apartments where they have indoor running water or purchase bottled water at the local market. Food is no problem as there are major supermarkets or neighborhood grocery stores in nearly every town in the Mojave. For those not wishing to cook, there are restaurants and fast food establishments in most neighborhoods.


How does the lack of atmospheric moisture in California's Mojave desert cause a large daily temperature range?

Clouds and moisture act as a blanket holding in the heat of the day. These are lacking in a desert. Once the sun goes down in the desert, the heat begins to radiate back into space and the temperature can drop quite drastically.

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What is the name of the large California desert?

The Mojave Desert is the largest desert in California.


What is a name of a large Californian desert?

Mojave Desert in southeastern California.


How large is the Mohave Desert?

The Mojave Desert is 124,000 square kilometers or 48,000 square miles.


What is Nevada's biggest desert?

The Great Basin Desert covers a large portion of Nevada. The Mojave Desert covers a small part in extreme southern Nevada.


Where is the Mojave Desert located in California?

The Mojave occupies the most desert land in California. However, the Great Basin Desert, which also enters the state, is the largest desert overall as it covers most of Nevada and a large portion of Utah.


What is the closest city landmark in Australia that is near a desert?

South Australia is the driest state in the Australian continent, and subsequently, there are several cities close to an area of desert. Port Augusta and Whyalla are both small cities close to the desert.


What valley is north of the Mojave desert?

The Mojave Desert covers a large part of southeastern California and smaller parts of central California; southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona in the United States. Death Valley is one of the Mojave desserts most famous places.


Is there deep aquifer water in Mojave Desert?

Yes, there are deep aquifers in the Mojave Desert that contain groundwater. However, access to this water can be limited due to the depth and quality of the aquifers, as well as the challenges associated with extraction and sustainability in desert environments.


What desert is in Las Vegas?

The Mojave Desert is in Las Vegas. This large desert runs through four states in the U.S. These state include California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.


What is in Las Vegas?

The Mojave Desert is in Las Vegas. This large desert runs through four states in the U.S. These state include California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.


What part of Utah is desert?

I do know of a list of deserts by size. If you wish, you can use this list and place them in alphabetical order. Click on this link.


How deep is the sand in the Mojave Desert?

It varies but much of the desert is simply rock, or soil baked into a hard surface. However, the Kelso Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve have reached a height of up to 650 feet (200 meters). This is an unusually large sand formation.