Geography Unit One Case Study - CALIFORNIA

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1. Why is drought a frequent occurrence in California?

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  • Very hot climate
  • El Nino/La Nina results in increased aridity. Cold water then leads to limited evaporation and rainfall.
  • Not enough water resources to cope
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2. What are all of the hazards California is at risk to?

  • Droughts, Tsunamis and Earthquakes
  • Earthquakes, Typhoons, Droughts and Landslides
  • Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Droughts, Landslides and Volcanic Eruptions
  • Earthquakes

3. How often to El Nino/La Nina events occur?

  • Every 6-8 years
  • Every 2-7 years
  • Every 4-5 years
  • Every 1-3 years

4. What type of boundary does California lie on?

  • Other
  • Constructive
  • Conservative
  • Destructive

5. Why may Californian towns experience high financial losses from wildfires?

  • They don't have enough money
  • Large economy to spend more on expensive infrastructure and businesses
  • Due to other hazards
  • More prone to them
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