Locating California
What is a coast?
A coast is land next to an ocean.
What is a natural resource?
A natural resource is something we use from nature.
What is climate?
Climate is a pattern of weather over time.
What is culture?
Culture is the customs, arts, and and achievements of a particular nation or social group.
What is elevation?
Elevation is height above a given level. (From sea level)
What hemisphere do we live in?
We live in the Western hemisphere.
What is another word for petroleum?
Another word for petroleum is oil.
What is evaluation?
Evaluation is how high a place is from sea level.
What is an immigrant?
An immigrant is someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
What region do we live in?
What is a region?
A region is land with features that are different in other regions.
Give an example of a natural resource.
Some examples are....
-Air
-Water
-Wood
-Oil
Give 2 examples of precipitation.
Some examples of precipitation are ice, hail, and fog.
Give two reasons why immigrants come to California.
Some reasons why immigrants come to California is because of....
-work
-freedom
-safety
-a better life
Name 2 renewable resources.
-soil
-water
What is a plain?
A plain is a large area of flat land.
Name 2 renewable resources.
-minerals and petroleum gas
What happens to the climate as elevation increases.
Temperature's are colder.
Explain diversity.
Diversity is a range of different things. (variety)
What is the advantage of alternative energy?
The advantage of alternative energy is that it causes no pollution. It is also renewable.
What states are in the Western region?
-AK
-WA
-OR
-NE
-CA
-HI
Give an example of alternative energy.
An example of alternative energy is geothermal wind.
Why doesn't Death Alley get much water?
Death Valley doesn't get much water because of rain shadows.
Name one festival in California.
Some examples are....
-Lotus
-Viva Las Americas
-Monterey Highland Celtic
What is heritage?
Heritage is a culture or custom handed down from generations.