The Four Regions of California
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The Coast
• Lies along Pacific OceanLies along Pacific Ocean
• Over 800 miles longOver 800 miles long
• Has many landforms, including: sand dunes, Has many landforms, including: sand dunes, rocky cliffs, wetlands, forests, beachesrocky cliffs, wetlands, forests, beaches
The Mountains
• Home to much of California’s lakesHome to much of California’s lakes
• Also home to much of California’s forestsAlso home to much of California’s forests
• Source of much of California’s drinking waterSource of much of California’s drinking water
• Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous statescontiguous states
(Central) Valley
• Large areas of flat, low landLarge areas of flat, low land
• Often between mountains or hillsOften between mountains or hills
• Fertile land, where many fruits and vegetables Fertile land, where many fruits and vegetables are grownare grown
• Central Valley located in Northern CaliforniaCentral Valley located in Northern California
Desert
• Much of land is flat and lowMuch of land is flat and low
• Very little rainfallVery little rainfall
• Home to a variety of plants and animalsHome to a variety of plants and animals
• A majority of animals are nocturnalA majority of animals are nocturnal
• Extreme temperatures: very hot on summer days; very Extreme temperatures: very hot on summer days; very cold on winter nightscold on winter nights
• Death Valley is lowest point in all of the United StatesDeath Valley is lowest point in all of the United States