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California Geography

Mrs. Lopez

The 7 continents

TOPIC 1

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Can you list the 7 continents?

7 Continents

Europe

Africa

Asia

Antartica

North America

Austraila

South America

SUBTOPIC 1

SURPRISE

ZEALANDIA is Earth's 8th continent

Scientists confirmed the 8th in 2017 but it is still being debated by some

SUBTOPIC 2

CHARTS

PICTURES

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The World's Oceans

TOPIC 2

There are 5 of them.

Southern Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

California Regions

TOPIC 3

There are 4 Regions:

Desert

Coastal

Mountain

Central Valley

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Why is California divided into regions?

Q1

  • Land that has common features creates a region
  • Features can be natural like mountains and rivers or man made like roads and bridges
  • California's regions are divided by its land
  • Each region shares geographical features
  • You can look on p.18-19 for a map

Why does California have different climates?

Q2

  • Climate is the pattern of weather in a location
  • Climates are determined by temperature, precipitation, and other factors.
  • 4 climates: desert, semi-arid, Mediterranean, tundra (hottest to coldest)
  • Most of California is Mediterranean because it is so close to the Pacific Ocean

What makes California unique?

Q3

  • The climate and geographic features create many natural resources!
  • California is home to mountain ranges & passes, rivers valleys, deltas, deserts, and the Pacific Ocean!

Central Valley Region

TOPIC 4

360 Produces

Produces 1/5 of the Nations dairy

2/3 of the nations fruit and nuts

1/4 of the world relies on CA

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