Basin and Range Province

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological province
gptkbp:built Cenozoic era
gptkbp:characterizedBy alternating mountain ranges and valleys
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Sonoran_Desert
gptkb:Sierra_Nevada
Great Basin
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Oregon
gptkbp:hasCitations varies widely
gptkbp:hasClimate arid climate
gptkbp:hasRecognition cultural history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basin and Range Province
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Wasatch_Range
gptkb:Death_Valley
gptkb:Ruby_Mountains
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Rocky_Mountains
gptkb:Colorado_Plateau
gptkb:Sierra_Nevada
gptkbp:isAttendedBy tectonic activity
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy natural resources
seasonal weather patterns
rugged mountains
fault lines
high desert terrain
basins and ranges
dry lakes
hot_springs
gptkbp:isDividedInto subregions
gptkbp:isHomeTo cultural festivals
historical sites
recreational activities
various wildlife species
biodiversity hotspots
mineral resources
national parks
outdoor sports
tourist attractions
endangered species
historical landmarks
indigenous peoples
unique flora and fauna
wildlife refuges
recreational areas
fossil sites
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy climate change
gptkbp:isKnownFor scenic landscapes
mining activities
extensional tectonics
unique geological features
stargazing opportunities
geothermal energy potential
canyons and gorges
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:North_American_Cordillera
ecological regions
Western_United_States
gptkbp:isStudiedIn geography
geology
environmental science
climatology
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:United_States