lesson 1 Where is California?
Lesson 2 Land And Water
Lesson 3 Climate And Regions
Lesson 4 California Resources
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What is geography?

The study of peoples and places on Earth.

100

what is a landform? 

A shape or feature on Earth's surface.

100

what is climate?

the usual weather of a place over time.

100

what is a natural resource?

anything from nature that people use.

200

what is a continent?

A large mass of land on Earth's surface.

200

what do people use freshwater for?

drinking, farming, shipping...

200

what is a region?

made up of places that have certain features that are alike.

200

why is the Colorado River important for Los Angeles and other cities?

it supplies water

300

what is a hemisphere? tell me the two

hemisphere is a half of a sphere or globe.

- Northern Hemisphere

- Southern Hemisphere

300

what is a delta?

a wide, flat, area of land near the mouth of a river.

300

what is a wetland?

a low area that has water on or near the surface of the land.

300

what are some ways people use natural resources, give me examples.

food, clothing, shelter, fuel

400

what 4 questions do Geographers ask?

- Where is it?

- What is it like there?

-Why is it there?

-How has it changed?

400

what are the two largest rivers in the State?

The San Joaquin River and Sacramento River

400

What are California's 4 main regions?

- Coast

-Mountains

-Central Valley

- Desert

400

give me 4 natural resources

animals, wind, plants, water

500

look at the map on page 7 in your textbook. Which large body of water is to the west of California?

- Pacific Ocean

500

what 3 things changes landforms?

- Volcanoes

-Earthquakes

- Erosion

500

give me 3 reasons for California's different climates. (Hint: why are some places colder than others)

- distance from equator

- elevation

- distance from ocean

500

give me two flow resources? and what are they used for?

wind and steam