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Unit 1 History
CA regions
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4th Grade
09/03/2014

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Term
What continent is the United States on?
Definition
North America
Term
Where in America is California?
Definition
West Coast
Term
What ocean Borders our state?
Definition
The Pacific Ocean borders our state
Term
What states share our border?
Definition
Nevada, Arizona, Oregon
Term
What important mountain range is on the east side of our state?
Definition
Sierra Nevada Range
Term
How do the Sierra mountains play a part in our weather and climate?
Definition
The Sierra Nevada mountain range traps moisture and keeps everything to the west moist.
Term
How thick is the Earths crust under the mountains?
Definition
43 miles
Term
How thick is the Earths crust under the ocean?
Definition
3 miles
Term
What is the San Andreas fault?
Definition
The San Andreas fault is the place where 2 plates meet along the western part of our state.  It is where earthquakes happen.
Term
In a year, how much does the Earth move at this fault?
Definition
1-2 inches
Term
Name some forces that shape our state
Definition
Wind, rain, earthquakes, sun, glaciers
Term
What is the california state bird?
Definition
Valley quail
Term
What a region?
Definition
A region is an area apart from the rest because it is different and unique.
Term
Name the four regions of california
Definition
Central valley
mountain
pacific coast or coastal
desert
Term
What makes the pacific coast region different than the rest?
Definition
The ocean, redwoods, sea shells, marine layer, sandy beaches are a few things that make the Pacific coast region unique.
Term
Which region has the tallest mountain in California and what is its name?
Definition
The mountain region, Mt. Whitney
Term
What region is our state capital found?
Definition
Central Valley
Term
What region do we live in?
Definition
Coastal Region
Term
Where does most of California's gold come from?
Definition
Mountain region
Term
What does Sierra Nevada mean?
Definition
Snowy mountain range
Term
What is known as California's white gold?
Definition
Boron
Term
Which part of our state receives the most precipitation?
Definition
The northern part receives the most precipitation
Term
Which part of our state uses the most water?
Definition
The southern part uses the most water
Term
Which region is considered to have our most important resource?
Definition
The Coastal because the ocean brings tourism
Term
What is the name of CA's tallest mountain?
Definition
Mt. Whitney
Term
Name 3 things Boron is used for?
Definition
soap, cleaner, medicines, fertilizer, flat screen tvs, ceramics
Term
What is some of the nicknames for the CA Halibut?
Definition
Flatty, Doormat and FLyswatter
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