Physical Features
What does a landform map show? (Must include at least 2 examples)
It shows landforms such as mountains, plateaus, hills, and plains.
What region of the COUNTRY is California located in?
The West
What does population mean?
The number of people in an area
What is the California state flower?
California Poppy
What is the longest mountain range in California?
The Sierra Nevada
What are 4 regions of California?
Coast, Central Valley, Mountain, and Desert regions
What is a valley?
A lowland that lies between mountains or hills.
What is the largest city in California?
Los Angeles
What is the difference between climate and weather?
In what region would you find California's largest farms?
The Central Valley.
What is a plateau?
A landform with steep sides and a flat top.
What is the capital city of California?
Sacramento
What landform is the most common in California?
Mountains
In what region would you find Death Valley?
What does "suburban" mean?
It refers to smaller communities near cities.
What is California's official nickname?
The Golden State
What do you call a low, flat stretch of land that lies along an ocean?
A coastal plain
Where would you find most of California's deserts? (Use N-S-E-W to describe the location)
In the south, southeast region of California
Which has more people - rural or urban areas?
Urban areas.
What is California's state bird?
The California valley quail