California Landforms and communities

How did the Pacific Ocean affect settlement in California?

• The first settlements or towns in California were formed along the Pacific Ocean.

• A border is an official line that separates one place from another.

• Nobody wanted to come to California.

• The Pacific Ocean was too dangerous for traveling.

What were the TWO mountain passes that settlers used to get to California? Choose TWO!

• Fast Pass

• Beckwourth Pass

• Donner Pass

• Sierra Nevada Pass

Many people have settled in the valley region because it has good conditions for ______________________.

An urban area describes a city area and has lots of buildings and transportation.

• True

• False

A suburban area is

• where all the buildings and streets are located.

• a small town or farm area.

• an area just outside the city.

Which TWO places have many rural communities?

• Sacramento Valley

• San Jose

• Los Angeles

• San Joaquin Valley

How are the wildlife (animals) and vegetation (plants) near Blythe different from those near Eureka? Check ALL that apply.

• Eureka is a city near forests and ocean but Blythe is in the desert.

• Eureka's important business activities are timber and fishing. Blythe is near cactus plants and coyotes and lizards.

• Eureka is located in the desert and Blythe is located in the valley.

• Eureka has animals like coyotes and lizards and Blythe has animals like sea otters and fish.

Describe the climate of the mountain region.

• cool summers and winters

• hot summers and hot winters

• mild summers and rain/snow in winter

• rain/snow in summers and hot winters

Why are there so many different recreational activities in California?

• What? It's so boring in California!

• People enjoy camping in the mountains and do other activities.

• There's so much to see and do in California.

• All of the different regions provide different opportunities for activities.

What are all the different ways to travel in California's communities? Check ALL that apply.

• architecture

• cable cars

• buses

• cars

• jets