The Four Regions

of California

By Mrs. Panza

The Coast

• Lies along Pacific OceanLies along Pacific Ocean

• Over 800 miles longOver 800 miles long

• Has many landforms, including: sand dunes, Has many landforms, including: sand dunes, rocky cliffs, wetlands, forests, beachesrocky cliffs, wetlands, forests, beaches

The Mountains

• Home to much of California’s lakesHome to much of California’s lakes

• Also home to much of California’s forestsAlso home to much of California’s forests

• Source of much of California’s drinking waterSource of much of California’s drinking water

• Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous statescontiguous states

(Central) Valley

• Large areas of flat, low landLarge areas of flat, low land

• Often between mountains or hillsOften between mountains or hills

• Fertile land, where many fruits and vegetables Fertile land, where many fruits and vegetables are grownare grown

• Central Valley located in Northern CaliforniaCentral Valley located in Northern California

Desert

• Much of land is flat and lowMuch of land is flat and low

• Very little rainfallVery little rainfall

• Home to a variety of plants and animalsHome to a variety of plants and animals

• A majority of animals are nocturnalA majority of animals are nocturnal

• Extreme temperatures: very hot on summer days; very Extreme temperatures: very hot on summer days; very cold on winter nightscold on winter nights

• Death Valley is lowest point in all of the United StatesDeath Valley is lowest point in all of the United States

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