Central Valley (California)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/central-valley-california

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Central Valley (California)?Interior of California, USA, a broad, elongated plain
2. How big is Central Valley (California)?Approximately 18,000 square miles (47,000 km2), 11% of California's land area
3. How long is Central Valley (California)?Approximately 450 miles (720 km)
4. How wide is Central Valley (California)?40-60 miles (60-100 km)
5. What is the capital of Central Valley (California)?Sacramento
6. What is the bounded by?Coast Ranges (west) and Sierra Nevada (east)

Alluvial Plain: A flat area of land formed by sediments deposited by a river or stream.
Watershed: The area of land that drains water into a particular river system, lake, or ocean.
Irrigation: The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in growing crops.
Semi-arid Climate: A climate that is dry but receives enough precipitation to support sparse vegetation.