Land and Water in Your Area
The surface features of a place. geography
A large land area that has similar features. region
The land, water, and air in which people, animals, and plants live. environment
Anything that meets people’s needs. resource
A narrow waterway that has been dug across land. canal
A sudden flow of water that covers what is normally dry land. flood
A wall built to hold back water. dam
To keep someone or something safe. protect
Dams: prevent floods by holding river water behind a wall. provide power for electricity. provide water for growing crops
California’s Resources soil forests rivers lakes
California Regions coast valley desert mountains