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4.1 The Geography of California

Step 1. Questions

4.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California.

Research the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California. Here are some questions to guide your research.
  • What longitude and latitude is the state of California?
  • How many regions does the state of California have?
  • What states border California?
  • How large is California?
  • Are there any states larger than California?
  • What is the population of California?
  • Is California’s population diverse?
  • What are some of California’s largest ethnic groups?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read an encyclopedia, or look at an atlas. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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California Geography: NETSTATE
Find out the longitude and latitude of California. Find out what states border California. Find the exact center of the state! Scroll down the page and read about the different regions. Which region do you live in?
Take Notes:



California: City Data
Find your city in California, and click on link to learn more about your home town. Find out the population size, geographic details, employment rates and more.
Take Notes:



U.S. Census Bureau: California Quick Facts
Find out the size of California’s population! Then find out how many children under 5 live in the state. Or find out how many women live in the state. You can also learn what the largest ethnic groups in California are.
Take Notes:



Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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