L3 CA's Human Geography

A natural resource available in the mountain region is __________.

• oil

• fish

• gold

• grapes

What might cause a rural community to build a skyscraper?

• an increase in population

• an increase in earthquakes

• a decrease in new industries

• a decrease in population density

Farmers in the Central Valley who grow crops that use less water are __________.

• offering new services

• depending more on irrigation

• planning well for earthquakes

• helping to preserve resources

Which is an example of how California’s geography affects the kinds of jobs people have?

• In coastal forests, loggers cut down trees for lumber.

• The Central Valley is the fastest-growing region of the state.

• Desert houses often have layers of insulation built into them.

• Urban communities have more serious traffic problems than rural communities.

How does population density affect life in the coast region?

• Low population density means that people built skyscrapers

• Low population density means that traffic is rarely a problem.

• High population density means that people live in large cities.

• High population density means that most land is used for farming.

In which California region would you likely find this resource?

• desert region

• urban region

• mountain region

• Central Valley

In which California region would you find this resource?

• central valley

• coast region

• mountain region

• desert region

What are the students in the pictures most likely doin?

• holding an earthquake safety drill

• conserving resources

• using a service provided by a business

• recycling

Natural resources which are found in the ground are called

• beaches

• minerals
• chemicals
• fossils

Any productive resource existing in nature, including wild plants, minerals, wind, oil, and water:

• Unnatural Resources

• Artificial Resources

• Natural Resources

• Essential Goods