Climate
State the definition of climate
the weather patterns in a region
State the definition of geography
The physical features of the land
What is the capital of California
Sacramento
How many regions are in California?
4
If you wanted to grow oranges, which region would you choose?
Valley region
Describe the geography of the desert.
Dry, dusty, sandy, rocky, etc.
Name the ocean that is the western border of California
Pacific Ocean
List the four regions of California
Mountain, Coastal, Desert, Valley
Name the region where it is least likely to rain
Desert region
Describe the geography of the valley
Farmland
What is California's southern border?
Mexico
What is the definition of region?
An area that has features in common.
Name a difference between the northern coastal region and the southern coastal region
North: cold, windy, rocky beaches
South: warm, moderate climate, sandy beaches
Sierra Nevada, Cascade mountains, coastal ranges
What is California's border to the north?
Oregon
Name the region where most of the largest cities are located
Coastal
Name three factors that affect climate
Elevation, proximity to equator, proximity to ocean
Name 3 California Deserts
Mojave desert, Great Basin desert, Colorado desert
What is the continent that California is located on?
North America
Name a natural resource that comes from the desert
minerals (like gold), oil, wind, salt, etc.