Ch2 California's Resources Flashcards
How do Californian’s 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.
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.
natural resources
something found in California’s environment
nonrenewable resources
limited supply
minerals
nonrenewable resources such as rocks and metals
petroleum
oil - another mineral; oil is a nonrenewable resource so there is limited supply
renewable resources
something that can be replaced such as fresh water and soil
conservation
the protection of natural resources
recycle
to use something again instead of throwing it away - such as metals cans, glass, plastic
alternative energy
something that is different from what is most common; alternative energy releases little or no pollution
Name the 4 regions in California and locate them on a map.
- Central Valley region
- Desert region
- Mountain region
- Coastal region
Name the 3 mountain ranges in California.
- The Coast Ranges
- Sierra Madre
- Cascade Range
What is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states?
Mt. Whitney
What two lakes are fed by the rivers in the Sierra Nevada?
- Lake Tahoe
2. Mono Lake
Where are the giant sequoias found?
in Sequoia National Park
Which mountain range includes volcanoes?
Cascade Range
What is the ring of fire?
a group of volcanoes that circle the edges of the Pacific Ocean
Which volcano in the Cascade Range is still active?
Lassen Peak
What are some activities you can enjoy in the mountain region?
skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and boating
What is a valley?
it is a low area between mountains
mountain passes
a narrow gap between mountain peaks
source
the place where a river begins
tributary
a small river that flows into a larger river
volcano
an opening in the earth from which hot liquid rock and ash may pour out
erupt
release ash and liquid rock
industry
all the business that make one kind of good or provide on kind of service
tourist
people who travel for fun of seeing new sights
What two valleys make up Central Valley?
- Sacramento Valley (north)
2. San Joaquin Valley (south)
What is one valuable resource the Central Valley has that allows farmers to grow produce?
fertile land
fertile land
land that has rich soil that produces crops easily
erosion
wearing away of Earth’s surface
What two rivers supply water to Central Valley?
- The Sacramento River
2. San Joaquin River
What is agriculture?
business of growing crops and raising animals
Name some of the crops grown in the Central Valley?
- cotton
- grapes
- tomatoes
- almonds
- olives
How is the northern coast of California different from the southern coast?
- In Northern California the coast can be rocky and dangerous.
- In Southern California the coastal plain is between the mountains and the ocean.
- There are many sandy beaches in Southern California.
What major cities are located in the coast region?
- Los Angeles
2. San Diego
What is agriculture?
the business of growing crops and raising animals
migrant workers
farm workers who move around from farm to farm following the crops as they are ready to be harvested
urban
cities
suburban
communities located just outside the cities
What major cities are located in the coast region?
- San Diego
2. Los Angeles
What is grown in the Northern Coast?
grapes
What earthquake fault runs through the coast region?
San Andreas fault
fault
a crack in the ground where the plates meet
earthquake
shaking of the earth
Which region has the greatest population?
coastal region
What 3 deserts make up the California’s desert region?
- Colorado Desert
- Mojave Desert
- Great Basin
How would you described the weather in the desert?
very hot and usually over 100 degrees
What technology allowed people to grow crops in the Colorado Desert?
- irrigation - use of ditches and pipes to bring water to the land
- air conditioning
What animal population has decreased in the desert since humans have moved in?
the tortoise population
technology
the use of skills, tools, and machinery to meet people’s needs
adapt
changing to suit the environment
bays
areas where the ocean is partly enclosed by land
harbors
protected bays
delta
sand and soil form land
erosion
wearing away Earth’s surface
