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- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/04%3A_Historic_and_Present_Biogeography/4.05%3A_THE_FAUNA_OF_CALIFORNIAThey are, from north to south, the Klamath Mountains, the Cascade Range, the Modoc Plateau, the Basin and Range, the Coast Ranges, the Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada, the Transverse Ranges, the Moj...They are, from north to south, the Klamath Mountains, the Cascade Range, the Modoc Plateau, the Basin and Range, the Coast Ranges, the Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada, the Transverse Ranges, the Mojave Desert, the Peninsular Ranges, and the Colorado Desert. The region spans from Pacific Channel Islands, shorelines, beaches, and coastal plains, through the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges with their peaks, into the large and small interior valleys, to the vast deserts of California.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/02%3A_Californias_GeologyLearning 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 th...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.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/14%3A_The_Shades_of_California/14.01%3A_INTRODUCTIONCalifornia is the most populous state in the United States, and if it were an independent country, it would rank 34th in population in the world. The state is now home to a large and growing Hispanic ...California is the most populous state in the United States, and if it were an independent country, it would rank 34th in population in the world. The state is now home to a large and growing Hispanic population, and in 2000, it became the second state in U.S. In 2014, California also became the first state to have a Latino plurality, meaning that Latinos made up the largest single ethnic group in the state.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/14%3A_The_Shades_of_CaliforniaLearning Objectives Identify the different ethnic and cultural groups that have made up California’s population over time. Describe the impact of European contact on the indigenous peoples of Californ...Learning Objectives Identify the different ethnic and cultural groups that have made up California’s population over time. Describe the impact of European contact on the indigenous peoples of California. Explain the push and pull factors that have contributed to California’s population growth. Analyze additional factors that influence California’s diversity, such as language, religion, gender, and socioeconomic traits.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/14%3A_The_Shades_of_California/14.11%3A_CALIFORNIAS_DEMOGRAPHICS_and_SPATIAL_PATTERNSCalifornia had the highest concentration of Vietnamese or Chinese speakers in the United States, second highest concentration of Korean or Spanish speakers in the United States, and third highest conc...California had the highest concentration of Vietnamese or Chinese speakers in the United States, second highest concentration of Korean or Spanish speakers in the United States, and third highest concentration of Tagalog speakers in the United States.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/04%3A_Historic_and_Present_Biogeography/4.01%3A_INTRODUCTIONKnowledge of spatial variation in the numbers and types of organisms is as vital to us today as it was to our early human ancestors, as we adapt to heterogeneous but geographically predictable environ...Knowledge of spatial variation in the numbers and types of organisms is as vital to us today as it was to our early human ancestors, as we adapt to heterogeneous but geographically predictable environments. As we will see, the biogeography of California includes the flora & fauna of California’s past and present, while understanding the soils that provide these systems the environment to have thrived.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/14%3A_The_Shades_of_California/14.06%3A_AFRICAN_AMERICANSCalifornia is also home to many Armenian Americans; the highest concentration of Americans of Armenian descent is in the Greater Los Angeles area, where 166,498 people have identified themselves as Ar...California is also home to many Armenian Americans; the highest concentration of Americans of Armenian descent is in the Greater Los Angeles area, where 166,498 people have identified themselves as Armenian to the 2000 Census, comprising over 40% of the 385,488 people who identified Armenian origins in the U.S.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/01%3A_The_Golden_StateLearning Objectives Identify the characteristics, symbology and boundaries that define California as a state, culturally and physically. Determine the ways in which geographers observe and interpret C...Learning Objectives Identify the characteristics, symbology and boundaries that define California as a state, culturally and physically. Determine the ways in which geographers observe and interpret California. Examine and identify primary events that define California's history.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/09%3A_Californias_Coastal_RegionsLearning Objectives Define the boundaries of California’s coastal regions, both physically and culturally. Explain the geomorphic development and formation of California’s coastline and beaches. Asses...Learning Objectives Define the boundaries of California’s coastal regions, both physically and culturally. Explain the geomorphic development and formation of California’s coastline and beaches. Assess the cultural influence and historical importance of California’s coastal regions. Identify key events in Ventura Counties human, geographic and geologic past.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/03%3A_Californias_weather_and_climate/3.01%3A_OVERVIEW_OF_WEATHER_and_CLIMATEThe temperature of the air over the ocean is determined, to a large extent, by that of the water, and since the ocean varies but little throughout the year, and the winds blow mostly from the ocean to...The temperature of the air over the ocean is determined, to a large extent, by that of the water, and since the ocean varies but little throughout the year, and the winds blow mostly from the ocean toward the land, the latter is going to be cooler in summer and warmer in winter than it otherwise would be.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/California_Geography_(Patrich)/09%3A_Californias_Coastal_Regions/9.05%3A_SOUTH_COASTHowever, some sources include the western part of Riverside, and southwestern part of San Bernardino Counties, and the northwestern corner of Baja California, because of their proximity to the Pacific...However, some sources include the western part of Riverside, and southwestern part of San Bernardino Counties, and the northwestern corner of Baja California, because of their proximity to the Pacific Coast and because they are in the same bio-region and watershed. The eastern mountains form a barrier between the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin, separating "the Valley" on the north and west-central Los Angeles on the south.
