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How long is California's coastline? |
1,300 miles |
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What is the name of of the biggest bay in California?? |
San Fransisco Bay. |
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How is California's coast different in the north and south???? |
NORTH= rocky, dangerous, less beaches SOUTH= More safe, more beaches |
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Besides tourism, what 2 industries are supported by the ocean coastline?? |
1. Fishing 2.Shipping |
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What are the two largest cities along the southern coast of CA??? |
1. Los Angeles 2. San Diego |
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What is the name of the tallest evergreen trees in northern CA and how big do they grow?? |
Redwoods: grow to about 350 feet tall. |
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What causes an earthquake?? |
When plates slip quickly against each other. |
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What safety laws are now in place because of CA's earthquakes?? |
They require buildings to have materials that can withstand earthquakes. |
