Which west-to-east pattern describes much of California?
Correct answer(s):
- Coastal mountains, Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, then interior deserts
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Geography
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Why is the Central Valley highly productive for agriculture?
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- Fertile soils combine with irrigation.
How does Sierra Nevada snow affect California farming and cities?
Correct answer(s):
- Snowmelt contributes to water supplies.
Which factors help create California’s varied climates?
Correct answer(s):
- Latitude, elevation, distance from the ocean, and mountain barriers
What geographic contrast occurs within California?
Correct answer(s):
- It has both the highest summit and lowest land elevation in the contiguous United States.
Why are earthquake-resistant planning and building practices important in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Active faults cross densely settled areas.
What does the Sacramento-San Joaquin river system support?
Correct answer(s):
- Farms, cities, wetlands, and ecosystems
What does the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta connect?
Correct answer(s):
- Major inland rivers with San Francisco Bay
Why does Southern California use water transported from distant sources?
Correct answer(s):
- Local supplies do not meet all regional demand.
What climate type describes much of populated coastal California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mediterranean-type climate
Why does California have significant earthquake risk?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies near a boundary between major tectonic plates.
Which factors can increase wildfire risk in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Dry vegetation, heat, wind, and drought
What makes the San Francisco Bay Area different from a region built around only one major city?
Correct answer(s):
- It contains several major cities.
San Diego is part of an important cross-border urban region with which city?
Correct answer(s):
- Tijuana
Which combination makes Death Valley geographically unusual?
Correct answer(s):
- Desert conditions and land below sea level
How does mountain snowpack help California’s water supply?
Correct answer(s):
- It stores water that is released as snow melts.
Why does California have major climate differences from north to south?
Correct answer(s):
- The state stretches a long distance from north to south.
Where is the Sierra Nevada located relative to the Central Valley?
Correct answer(s):
- East of the Central Valley
How do the Coast Ranges affect California?
Correct answer(s):
- They influence coastal and inland climate patterns.
Which northern California peaks are associated with volcanic landscapes?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak