Mapping the National Parks
a. According to the segment, what is a park’s purpose?
To preserve natures wonder and being a home for nature
b. What types of environments were among those shown and described in the segment?
Caves, volcanoes, valleys, mountains, & lakes
c. In what ways do those environments compare to your idea of a “park”?
The type of environments aren't what my idea of a park should be. I picture a park with beautiful surroundings, & a not too hot, no too cold, but a warm type of climate.
d. Which of those environments would you like to know more about?
I would like to know more about the large forest parks
Joshua Tree
Location: Riverside & San Bernardino counties, California
Physical Characteristics:
Park borders (area): 790,636 acres (1,235.37 sq mi; 3,199.59 km2)Size of the park (acres): 790,636 acres
Climate: This climate is dominated in all months by the subtropical anticyclon, or subtropical high, with its descending air, elevated inversions, and clear skies.
Landforms: The internal basins in the desert provide base levels of erosion that may lie well above, or even below, sea level. In humid regions, however, the ocean surface provides the base level of erosion.
Vegetation: With nearly 750 species of vascular plants, Joshua Tree is renowned for its plant diversity, such as lichens
Wildlife: Birds, lizards, and ground squirrels are most likely to be seen
Human Characteristics:
Visitors per year: Over 1.25 million people
Most popular visitor sites: Oasis Visitor Center
History of development (movement): By the late 1920s the development of new roads into the desert had brought an influx of land developers and cactus poachers. Minera Hoyt a Pasadena resident who was extremely fond of desert plants, became concerned about the removal of cacti and other plants to the gardens of Los Angeles. Her tireless efforts to protect this area culminated in 825,000 acres being set aside as Joshua Tree National Monument in 1936.
Changes in landscape over time (human-environment interaction): Wildfire and human caused factors such as air pollution and off-road vehicle use can change the landscape very quickly.
To preserve natures wonder and being a home for nature
b. What types of environments were among those shown and described in the segment?
Caves, volcanoes, valleys, mountains, & lakes
c. In what ways do those environments compare to your idea of a “park”?
The type of environments aren't what my idea of a park should be. I picture a park with beautiful surroundings, & a not too hot, no too cold, but a warm type of climate.
d. Which of those environments would you like to know more about?
I would like to know more about the large forest parks
Joshua Tree
Location: Riverside & San Bernardino counties, California
Physical Characteristics:
Park borders (area): 790,636 acres (1,235.37 sq mi; 3,199.59 km2)Size of the park (acres): 790,636 acres
Climate: This climate is dominated in all months by the subtropical anticyclon, or subtropical high, with its descending air, elevated inversions, and clear skies.
Landforms: The internal basins in the desert provide base levels of erosion that may lie well above, or even below, sea level. In humid regions, however, the ocean surface provides the base level of erosion.
Vegetation: With nearly 750 species of vascular plants, Joshua Tree is renowned for its plant diversity, such as lichens
Wildlife: Birds, lizards, and ground squirrels are most likely to be seen
Human Characteristics:
Visitors per year: Over 1.25 million people
Most popular visitor sites: Oasis Visitor Center
History of development (movement): By the late 1920s the development of new roads into the desert had brought an influx of land developers and cactus poachers. Minera Hoyt a Pasadena resident who was extremely fond of desert plants, became concerned about the removal of cacti and other plants to the gardens of Los Angeles. Her tireless efforts to protect this area culminated in 825,000 acres being set aside as Joshua Tree National Monument in 1936.
Changes in landscape over time (human-environment interaction): Wildfire and human caused factors such as air pollution and off-road vehicle use can change the landscape very quickly.