California's Location
What ocean lies to the west of California?
The Pacific Ocean
What type of soil is great for growing crops?
Fertile Soil
What is a fancy word for rainfall?
Precipitation
What is the area called that cities and nearby suburbs make up?
Metropolitan Areas
What is a name for the field of work someone is in?
An industry
Is California North or South of Mexico?
North
What type of region lies along California's shoreline?
When there is not enough rainfall an area is considered to be in a _____?
What is the largest city in California?
Los Angeles
What is one benefit for farmers working in California?
The long growing season
What continent is California located on?
North America
What system do farmers use to water their land?
Irrigation
What is the definition of climate?
The weather specific to a location
What is the area called that is less populated and home to forests, farms, and ranches?
Rural areas
Why might someone choose to live in Los Angeles?
Located on the coast, good weather, physical features, natural resources, jobs, close transportation
What is the line that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
The Equator
What is the lowest point below sea level in the Western Hemisphere?
Death Valley
Which side of California's mountains are drier?
The east side
What is another term for a city?
An urban area
What is a fault?
A crack in the Earth's surface
What line divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?
The Prime Meridian
What are the four regions of California?
The Mountain Region, the Central Valley Region, the Coastal Region, and the Desert Region
Why is the Central Valley important to California?
One of the most productive farming regions in the world
Which region is our state capital, Sacramento, located in?
The Central Valley Region
What are some features of the desert region?
Very hot, very dry, below sea level