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What state is North of us?
-Washington
-Study the physical make up (geography)of CA
What region are we in?
-Coast or Valley
What is a region
-Region is a large land area that has similar features
-What state do we live in?
-CA
What state/country is South of us?
Mexico
What is the abbreviation for California?
-CA
Where is the desert region located?
Example of Desert Region in CA?
-Southeaster
-Majave Desert
How are regions often named after?
-Name after the most common land form found within it
What city is our school in?
-San Diego
What state/states are East of us?
-Arizona and Nevada
How have people used the land?
-Resources: Soil, Water and Forest to meet people's needs
What is a Valley Regions?
-Where are the two Valley Regions Located?
-What are the name of the two rivers that run through the valley?
-A long flat area of low land between hills or mountains that are rich and abundance of water. Good for growing veggies and fruits.
-Sacramento Valley (North) and San Joaquin Valley (Central)
-Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers
How many regions does California have?
-4
What hemisphere do we live in?
-North Hemisphere
What ocean is west of us?
-Pacific Ocean
What was the soil used for?
-Grow Food
Where is the coast region located?
How many miles long?
How many section is the coast region divided into?
What are their names and their physical features?
-Lies along the Pacific Ocean
-Over 800 Miles Long
-3 sections
-North Coast: Mountains and Cliffs, Central Coast: Good Soil, Mountains, Sand Dunes, Wetlands, and Southern Coast: Hills, Mountains, and Beaches
What are the regions that make up CA?
-Mountains
-Valley
-Coast
-Desert
What country do we live in?
USA or United States of America
What is the Capital of CA?
-What region is it located in?
-Sacramento
-Central Valley
What was the tree used for?
What was the water used for?
-Lumber to build houses
-Drinking and growing crops
Where are the Mountain Regions located?
Do they have lakes?
What can you find in this region?
-What is the name of the state park located in the mountain region?
-Northern and Eastern parts of CA
-Mountain regions have lakes and much water comes from this region
-Large forest and State Park
-Yosemite
Describe each region?
-Desert: Flat, Dry, Sandy, Hot
-Coast: Cool, Windy
Mountains:
Valley:
What region do we live in?
-Coastal Desert