Utah's Great Salt Lake

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:area approximately 1,700 square miles
gptkbp:climate semi-arid climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Jordan_River
gptkbp:culturalEvents Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
Great Salt Lake Festival
Great Salt Lake Marathon
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired local folklore
featured in local music
influenced local cuisine
important in local tourism
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local art and literature
gptkbp:depth average depth of 14 feet
gptkbp:economicActivity salt production
gptkbp:ecosystem habitat for migratory birds
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns invasive species
pollution issues
shrinking water levels
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
affects local weather patterns
contributes to local humidity levels
affects air quality in surrounding areas
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures remnant_of_prehistoric_Lake_Bonneville
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied for ecological health
studied for hydrology
studied for climate change impacts
studied for geology
studied for salinity effects on wildlife
gptkbp:historicalEvent exploration by early settlers
site of the 1847 Mormon pioneer arrival
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for its unique ecosystem
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local economy
site of early salt mining
important_for_Native_American_tribes
influenced_settlement_patterns_in_Utah
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Utah's Great Salt Lake
gptkbp:landUse surrounding areas developed for agriculture
surrounding areas developed for recreation
surrounding areas developed for urbanization
gptkbp:location gptkb:Utah
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
birdwatching
gptkbp:seasonalActivities water levels fluctuate seasonally
gptkbp:touristAttraction Antelope Island State Park
Great Salt Lake State Park
gptkbp:waterQuality low nutrient levels
highly saline
hypersaline conditions
gptkbp:waterSource receives water from several rivers
gptkbp:wildlife supports various bird species
home to brine shrimp