Mountain Ranges
What is a volcano?
A volcano is an opening in the Earth.
What is a valley?
A valley is a low area between mountains.
What are harbors?
Harbors are where ships dock to load and unload.
What do we call the height of land above sea level?
-Elevation
Why do tourists come to to the mountain region?
Tourists visit mountain regions because there are many activities. Some activities are skiing, boating, hiking, and snowboarding.
What do we call people that move to harvest crops?
We call these people migrant workers.
What is the climate like in the Southern coast?
The climate in the Southern coast is sunny and dry.
What are the largest living things on Earth?
The largest living things on Earth are giant sequoias.
What famous park is found in the Mtn?
Yosemite
What type of community is the CV?
-Rural
Name three reasons tourists come to CA?
Tourists come to California because it is sunny and dry. There are also beach activities.
Which region has the highest population?
The coastal region has the highest population.
Name 2 mountain ranges.
-Coast
-Cascade
-SN
What causes erosion?
Flowing water causes erosion.
What is the biggest bay in California?
The biggest bay in California is the San Francisco bay.
Why is there a bear on the California flag?
The bear on the California flag represents the state animal.
The largest living things on Earth are found in this region. What are they?
-Sequoias
What two rivers surround the CV?
Sacramento and San Joaquin
What causes earthquakes?
Plates grinding cause earthquakes.
The resources in the northern coast provide what types of work?
-Growing Grapes
-Logging