Southern 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/southern-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. How many people live in Southern California?23.76 million residents (2020 Census)
2. What language do people speak in Southern California?English and Spanish are the most widely spoken languages
3. What is the main city?Los Angeles
4. What are the main natural landscapes in Southern California?Southern California has a long Pacific coast with many beaches, and far inland it has hot deserts like the Mojave and Colorado, plus big mountain ranges like the San Gabriel and San Bernardino.
5. Why is Los Angeles famous for movies and music?Los Angeles is the center of the entertainment industry, where many movies, TV shows, and songs are made, and it influences people all over the world.

Mediterranean climate: A climate characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, common in coastal Southern California.
Cultural diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and popular trends from one group to another.
Economic diversification: The process of increasing the variety of industries and economic activities within a region or country.