Geography of Nevada

2. highest peak in Nevada at 13,147 ft
4. a desert where Fly Geyser is located
6. lake resulting from creation of the Hoover Dam
9. where water settles inland, with no way to reach the sea(or ocean)
10. mountain range well known for Lake Tahoe
13. name referring to a group of mountains
15. 2nd highest peak in Nevada, tallest independent mountain in Nevada 13,065 ft.
17. plateau that makes up the northernmost section of the state, formed by ancient lava flows
18. highest point of a mountain
19. 2nd deepest alpine lake in the US, located in the Sierra Nevadas at 1,645 ft.
21. river that flows from Lake Tahoe, source of water for Reno
22. a region that covers the majority of central Nevada

1. mountain range located north of Winnemucca
3. relatively small area around Lake Tahoe, where water drains, contributing to its clarity
5. name referring to the valleys between mountain ranges
7. non-native species that has a negative impact
8. measured using a tool called a secchi disk, a white circular piece of wood attached to a wire
9. mountain range located in eastern Nevada near Ely
11. mountain range between Elko and Eureka, called the "Swiss Alps" of Nevada
12. Park located near Las Vegas, known for red rock structures called Aztec Sandstone
14. desert located in the lowest area of Nevada at 470 ft., includes the Colorado River
16. created for workers who built the Hoover Dam
20. study of Earth's physical features and their effects on humans