Map Features
California's Natural Regions
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Directions on a map are labeled on this map feature.

A compass rose.

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The number of natural regions in California.

Four (4)

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True or False: California is home to several volcanos. 

True.

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Sound is caused by this.

Vibrations.

200

This map feature tells what colors and symbols on a map mean.

A map key.

200

This natural region has a hot and dry climate. There are windmills in this region to generate electricity.

The desert region, the Mojave Desert.

200

The two types of volcanos, named for their shape.

Shield volcanos and cone volcanos.

200

When using cups and string to communicate with someone, this part of the invention will vibrate to carry sound.

The string.

300

Basic directions are called this.

Cardinal Directions.

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This natural region has a high elevation, a cool and mild climate, and may experience very cold weather even in it's southern parts.

The mountain region.

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Thick lava will form this type of volcano.

Cone volcano.

300

This invisible line on the Earth is called 0 degrees and runs north and south.

The Prime Meridian.

400

Directions in between north, south, east, and west are called this.

Intermediate directions.

400

This California region is one of the largest producers of fruits and vegetables in the United States. 

The Central Valley.

400

Thin lava will form this type of lava.

Shield volcano.

400

Ms. Cullen's not-so-secret skill.

Roller Skating.

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A map feature that tells distance relative to the size of the map.

A scale.

500

The two parts of this California region. Each has it's own proper name. One is in western California, the other is in eastern California.

The Sierra Nevada and the Coastal Range.

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The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by this lumpy circle of mountains and volcanos.

The Ring of Fire.

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Put together, latitude and longitude create this system that allows geographers to find the absolute location of any place on Earth.

The Global Grid.