California History

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California History
The Four Geographic Regions
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The Mountain Region
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• This region is located on the eastern side of
  California.
• California was a difficult state to get to in the
  1800s, due to the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
• Yosemite National Park, located in the Sierra
  Nevadas, is found in our own Mountain Region!
• Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in all of the
  United States, (with the exception of Alaska) is
  located in the mountain region.

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The Central Valley Region
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• Valley area between mountain ranges.
• The Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River
  are the two largest rivers in California they
  are found in the Central Valley Region.
• Our state brings in much of its money due to the
  agriculture from this region.

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The Pacific Coast Region
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Surfs Up Dude!
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• Coast land along the ocean
• This region borders the Pacific Ocean and is
  located on the western side of California. It
  runs all of the way from northern California down
  to southern California.
• Orange County, the county that we live in, is
  located in this region.
• Many people travel to the Pacific Cost Region to
  vacation and visit its beautiful beaches.

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The Desert Region
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• This region receives less than 5 inches of rain
  per year.
• Temperatures in the day can reach up to 120
  degrees Fahrenheit and as low as 60 degrees
  Fahrenheit.
• Death Valley, located in the Great Basin, is the
  lowest area in the United States, and is the
  hottest desert in the world!
• 3 deserts are located in this region
• The Mojave
• The Colorado
• The Great Basin