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California: Geography--Deserts, Rivers, Earthquakes, and Human Geography

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Closeup of coral colored cactus blooms on a prickly sage colored cactus. Text on image reads, "Deserts, Rivers, Earthquakes and Human Geography."

California is a U.S. state on the western coast of North America. Covering an area of 163,696 square miles, it is among one of the most geographically diverse states. In this program, students will look at why California is an earthquake prone region, lay out its human geography, and explore its geographic regions. Part of the "California" series.

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View of farmland, desert, and a mountain range in the distance. Text reads, “Coastline, Mountain Ranges, and Valleys.”
California
Episode 1
28 minutes 54 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Closeup of coral colored cactus blooms on a prickly sage colored cactus. Text on image reads, "Deserts, Rivers, Earthquakes and Human Geography."
California
Episode 2
29 minutes
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Men dressed in old pioneer clothes stand around outside with a cannon behind them. Text reads, “The First Inhabitants to the American Civil War.”
California
Episode 3
32 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
View of the Golden Gate Bridge over the San Francisco Bay. Text reads, “The Wild West to the 21st Century.”
California
Episode 4
36 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Orange sky and bright sun peek through dark clouds. Text reads, “Introduction to Climate Change.”
California
Episode 5
29 minutes 40 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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