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California's geomorphic provinces are naturally defined geologic regions that display a distinct landscape or landform. Earth scientists recognize eleven provinces in California. Each region displays unique, defining features based on geology, faults, topographic relief and climate.
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California's Physiographic Regions. The Golden State displays one of the most diverse assemblages of landforms, climates and biomes of any region on the planet.
- CLIMATE AND WEATHER
- Temperature Inversion Layers
- Seasons in California
California’s Mediterranean climate primarily is responsible for its great diversity of biotic com-munities, although other factors such as soil type and slope exposure are also involved. Unique among climates of the world, in a Mediterranean climate, precipitation occurs primarily during winter months, the coldest time of year and the time with sho...
Valleys also affect climate. Dense air flows down-hill like water, a phenomenon known as cold-air drainage. Also like water, cold air collects in low spots that have limited or no drainage, such as the Great Central Valley of California. Cold air flows from the mountains at night and collects in the valley, filling it to the brim. In this case, the...
People acquainted with traditional eastern sea-sons find seasons in California to be confusing. The pattern of the eastern United States has been popularized for years by romantic poets, novelists, and songwriters. Winter snow is fol-lowed by a spring awakening. Green summer forests are followed by autumn color. This pat-tern, associated with easte...
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Access California almanac, furnishing more details on the state geography, geographical and land regions, climate and weather, elevation, land areas, bordering states, and other statistical data.
- Northern California: Northern California is characterized by rugged coastline, towering redwoods, and a cooler, more temperate climate. The region is home to San Francisco, one of the most famous cities in the world, and the wine country of Napa and Sonoma.
- Bay Area: The Bay Area is a region in Northern California that encompasses the metropolitan areas surrounding San Francisco Bay. The Bay Area's terrain is varied, ranging from rugged coastal cliffs and beaches to rolling hills, valleys, and mountains.
- Central Coast :The Central Coast is known for its picturesque beaches, rolling hills, and small, quaint towns. The region stretches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara and includes such famous spots as Monterey, Big Sur, and Pismo Beach.
- Central Valley: The Central Valley is an agricultural heartland that stretches for more than 400 miles from Sacramento to Bakersfield. The region is home to vast farmland, orchards, and vineyards, as well as the state's capital, Sacramento.
The California Floristic Province ( CFP) is a floristic province with a Mediterranean-type climate located on the Pacific Coast of North America with a distinctive flora similar to other regions with a winter rainfall and summer drought climate like the Mediterranean Basin. This biodiversity hotspot is known for being the home of the Sierran ...
Sep 12, 2020 · California, like other Mediterranean-type regions, is an agricultural hotspot, churning out well over half of the United States’ fruits and nuts as well as a third of the country’s vegetables. California is also rich with natural resources, with the discovery of gold in 1849 drawing in scores of settlers laying their claims to the land’s ...
