Mountain Region
Douglas pin trees grow well here
Mountain Region
What kind of climate does the coastal region have?
humid: wet and warm climate.
Climate in the desert:
High temperatures, little precipitation.
Central valley is completely surrounded by these mountains:
Which valley is hot and dry summer and cool wet winters?
Central Valley
Is known as the tallest mountain range...
Sierra Nevada
Why do people favor visiting Southern California coastal region?
Because of the beaches and mild climate.
Mojave Desert: High Desert Colorado Desert: low desert
What kind of soil does the central valley have?
Fertile soil, great for farming, especially fruits and nuts.
This region has dry summers and slightly rainy winters.
Coastal Region
A local national park is located here is called
Yosemite National Park
Giant redwood trees
Death Valley is located in this desert.
Mojave Desert
Where does Central Valley get their water?
From melted mountain snow, rivers and well dug in the ground.
This region has roadrunner birds...
Desert Region
Melted snow fall from the Sierra Nevada provide...
water to farms and cities across the state.
Important industries along the coast are:
Where is water pumped from in the desert?
Deep wells
How many people live in the Central Valley?
This region is great for ranching and raising animals.
Central Region
Why is the population of this region is low?
Because it is harder for people to live in colder and snowier climates and more difficult to travel to.
Animals that live along the coast:
Sea lions, green sea turtles, brown pelicans, elephant seals, shorebirds, humpback whales.
Water comes from this river to irrigate crops and grow fruits and vegetables.
Colorado river- (in the Colorado Desert.)
Major cities in the Central Valley:
Sacramento (State Capitol), Bakersfield, Fresno and Redding.
This valley was covered mostly with marshes and lakes in the 1700's...
Central Valley Region