Question

california map (geography & cities)
directions: study the map and answer the questions.
questions

1. the early spanish named many california towns. they honored religious saints by using san and santa. list six cities that start with san or santa
2. on the geography map, which region is the largest?
3. name four cities in the great valley.
4. what are three cities in or closest to the mojave desert?
5. water is important. about how many cities were built on the coast or near rivers?
6. what are two reasons there might be less cities in the sierra nevada and modoc plateau?
7. what city borders the central valley and cascade range?
8. santa barbara and san diego belong to what two regions?

Explanation:

1. Cities starting with 'San' or 'Santa' in California could include San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Luis Obispo.
2. By observing the geography map, the largest region would need visual - based identification.
3. Cities in the Great Valley could be Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto, Stockton.
4. Cities in or closest to the Mojave Desert might be Lancaster, Palmdale, Barstow.
5. Estimating the number of cities built on the coast or near water requires counting from the map.
6. Reasons for fewer cities in the Sierra Nevada and Modoc Plateau could be harsh terrain and limited water resources.
7. The city bordering the Central Valley and Cascade Range would need map - based identification.
8. Santa Barbara and San Diego's regions can be identified from the map.

Answer:

1. San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Luis Obispo
2. (Answer depends on map observation)
3. Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto, Stockton
4. Lancaster, Palmdale, Barstow
5. (Answer depends on map - counting)
6. Harsh terrain, limited water resources
7. (Answer depends on map observation)
8. (Answer depends on map observation)