Geography Unit One Case Study - CALIFORNIA 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesASEdexcel Created by: annacarter98Created on: 15-05-16 13:18 Where is the state of California? USA 1 of 8 Is California wealthy? Yes, but parts of it are vulnerable 2 of 8 What are all of the hazards California is at risk to? Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Droughts, Landslides and Volcanic Eruptions 3 of 8 What is the name of the major fault line in California? San Andreas Fault 4 of 8 Why may Californian towns experience high financial losses from wildfires? Large economy to spend more on expensive infrastructure and businesses 5 of 8 Why is drought a frequent occurrence in California? El Nino/La Nina results in increased aridity. Cold water then leads to limited evaporation and rainfall. 6 of 8 How often to El Nino/La Nina events occur? Every 2-7 years 7 of 8 What type of boundary does California lie on? Conservative 8 of 8
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