Ch 1 California Land & People Flashcards
hemisphere
half a sphere
relative location
where it is compared to one or more places on Earth
region
an area of land with features that set it apart from other areas
geographer
people who study geography
environment
surroundings in which people, plants and animals live
coast
land next to an ocean
mountain range
a chain of mountains
plain
large areas of flat land
How many hemispheres does Earth have?
4 - northern, southern, eastern, and western
Which hemisphere is California located?
Western Hemisphere
What is the relative location of California?
it is in the West
How many regions are there in the United States?
6 - Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Middle West, Mountain, the West
Which states are in the West?
Oregon, Nevada, California, Hawaii & Alaska
What geographic features does the West have?
It has snowy mountains, green valleys, hot deserts, and the Pacific Coast.
What are the main mountain ranges in California?
Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range
latitude
also called parallels, measures how far north or south a place is from the equator
longitude
also called meridians, distances east to west
Who was John Muir?
He took a job as a shepherd and explored the California’s forests. Later he created the Sierra Club and got Congress to preotect two large pieces of California’s Sierra Nevada range - The Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park.
Why did John Muir create the Sierra Club?
To celebrate the wilderness and work for its preservation.
How do Californians use the state’s resources?
- Reduce the amount of resources you use by buying products packaged in recycled materials.
- Reuse what you own instead of throwing it away.
- Recycle what you don’t reuse.
