chapter 1: geology/geography Flashcards

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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)

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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.

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