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2: California’s Geology

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the Eons, Eras, and Periods in California’s geologic time.
  • Identify California’s Physiographic Regions.
  • Isolate the regions and reasons for California’s faults.
  • Outline the general geologic formation of California and the San Andreas fault.
  • Define the origin and narrative of gold and The California Gold Rush.


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