Introduction
Since the times of Spanish explorers, Mexican soldiers, and American
pioneers people have been intrigued by all that California has to offer. From the snow topped mountains to the beautiful beaches California is a beautiful state. This is likely the reason your family lives here today.
California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. It's known for its dramatic terrain including cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the arid Mojave Desert.
Because of its size and distinct landforms, geographers have broken California into four major regions. These regions include the Mountain Region, Desert Region, Pacific Coast Region, and the Central Valley Region.
What makes each of these regions so unique? What are each region's features and characteristics? What attracts people to live in, or visit, these regions?
Get ready to take a journey, and become an expert on the Regions of California!
Watch the video and look at the regions map of California below.
Since the times of Spanish explorers, Mexican soldiers, and American
pioneers people have been intrigued by all that California has to offer. From the snow topped mountains to the beautiful beaches California is a beautiful state. This is likely the reason your family lives here today.
California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. It's known for its dramatic terrain including cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the arid Mojave Desert.
Because of its size and distinct landforms, geographers have broken California into four major regions. These regions include the Mountain Region, Desert Region, Pacific Coast Region, and the Central Valley Region.
What makes each of these regions so unique? What are each region's features and characteristics? What attracts people to live in, or visit, these regions?
Get ready to take a journey, and become an expert on the Regions of California!
Watch the video and look at the regions map of California below.