The problem of water in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Nevada Las Vegas is the first destination in the USA....
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The problem of water in Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Nevada
Las Vegas is the first destination in the USA.
In summer 2010, 5000 tourists visited the city.
It’s just amazing !
Mojave Desert• It’s the driest and the hottest desert in the United States : 48°C in summer !!!
• Aridity
• The biggest problem is the appropriation of water
Mojave desert
Mojave desert
Lake Mead is an artificial lake that was created by the Hoover dam.
The level of water in 2003
The level of water in 2008
• It was built by Frank Crowe during 4 years (1931-1935).
Hoover dam
• The goal is to accentuate new agricultural grounds and develop the industrial sector in this desert.
Las Vegas is an
« artificial oasis »
We know Las Vegas for its luxurious appearence. The city is famous for its casinos.
(There are more than 50 casinos.)
The Bellagio Hotel (the most famous in Las Vegas)
How many new inhabitants move to Las Vegas every month ?
• 800
• 4000
• 8000
On the quantity of water consumed in Las Vegas, what’s ther percentage used by casinos ?
• 73%
• 65%
• 32%
• 8%
What’s the activity that requires the most water in Las Vegas ?
• The agriculture
• The tourism
• The industries
Why is water a main problem in Las Vegas ?
• The consumption increases
• The climate changes
• The lake Mead is drying up
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas,_Nevada
Videos :
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv82caMZaJA
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAD9CnKDI8A
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