The Four Regions of California By Mrs. Panza

The Coast Lies along Pacific Ocean Over 800 miles long Has many landforms, including: sand dunes, rocky cliffs, wetlands, forests, beaches

The Mountains Home to much of California’s lakes Also home to much of California’s forests Source of much of California’s drinking water Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the 48 contiguous states

(Central) Valley Large areas of flat, low land Often between mountains or hills Fertile land, where many fruits and vegetables are grown Central Valley located in Northern California

Desert Much of land is flat and low Very little rainfall Home to a variety of plants and animals A majority of animals are nocturnal Extreme temperatures: very hot on summer days; very cold on winter nights Death Valley is lowest point in all of the United States

The End (Please take the quiz on the “Regions Quiz” tab)