chapter 1: geology/geography Flashcards
1
Q
name four terrestrial forces that contribute to the forms of california landscapes.
A
1) earthquakes; grinding and regrinding of north american and pacific plates
2) volcanoes; law flow
3) flow of water; bulldozing action of glaciers
4) depositing of alluvial soil (loose soil due to a lot of water and not enough evaporation)
2
Q
what tree distinct to california in its native abundance has traditionally supplied humans and bears throughout the state with a primary nutrient?
A
oak tree, which produces acorns.