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What caused the mountains in California to form?
volcanoes
What kinds of forces on earth changed the landscape of California?
volcanoes, glaciers, moving land masses, storms, and earthquakes
What are some geographical features of California?
beaches, mountains, valleys, forests, deserts
What is a region?
an area set apart from others because it is different and unique
How many regions are in California?
four (4)
What are the names of the regions?
Pacific Coast, Deserts, Central Valley, Mountains
Give a few examples of sea life found in the coastal region tide pools.
starfish, clams, crabs, jellyfish, snails, mussels, urchins
Give a few examples of desert creatures.
coyotes, owls, rabbits, rattlesnakes, roadrunners
True or false: a desert receives less than 10 inches of rainfall a year?
true
True or false: about half of America’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables are grown in California’s Central Valley?
true
True or false: many people in the Pacific Coast region earn their living from farming?
false (it’s the Central Valley where many people earn their living from farming)
What is the name of the large mountain range in California?
Sierra Nevada
What is the name of the tallest peak located in California?
Mount Whitney
