

How to Use the Images


Inquiry Question

Historical Context



Drawing 1
Photos 3 & 4


Table of

Visual Evidence

Photo 1: The Colorado Desert. [Photo 1] with link to higher quality photo.
(Photo by E. K. Wanrow, National Park Service)

Photo 2: The Mojave Desert. [Photo 2] with link to higher quality photo.
(Photo by Rick McIntyre, National Park Service)

Two deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado (a subsection of the Sonoran), come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Few areas more vividly illustrate the contrast between high and low desert. The Colorado, occupying the eastern half of the park is dominated by the creosote bush. The higher, slightly cooler, and wetter Mojave Desert is home to the Joshua Tree.

Questions for Photos 1 & 2

1. List three descriptive words that characterize each desert.

2. Would you consider these deserts hostile environments? Why or why not? List at least one positive thing about each desert.

3. In which desert did the Keys family live?




Comments or Questions

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