Powerpoint Presentation by Logan, Quiney, Dalton, and Weston

1. Klamath Mountains Cascade range Coastal Range Powerpoint Presentation by Logan, Quiney, Dalton, and Weston Lake Tahoe Redwood Trees Sierra Nevada Yosemite www.shutterstock.com San Francisco California Death Valley San Jose Fresno . L.A. Palm Springs San Diego

2. Facts About California • Motto- Eureka! I have found it! • Bird-California Valley Quail • Flower –California poppie • Tree- California Redwood • Animal- Grizzly Bear • Song-I Love You California • Flag-The Bear Flag • Nickname- The Golden State • Dance- West Coast Swing Dance California.gov

3. California • Redwood California Valley Quail California Poppie www.herbal-supplemet-resource.com www.en.wikipedia.org www.history.com

4. California • Industrial Resources • Military Electronics • Consumer Electronics • Electronic Components • Natural Resources • Oil • Natural Gas • Gold • Various Fruits such as grapes and vegetables such as tomatoes. • Lumber California.gov

5. U.S.S Midway • The U.S.S Midway is an aircraft carrier from 1945 that lies in the San Diego Bay. The floating museum includes many exhibits including interactive exhibits and short films. www.midway.org

6. Half-Dome • Half-Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park. It’s located in the northeastern part of Mariposa County at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley. • Elevation: 8,835 ft. • First ascender: George G. Anderson • First ascent: 1875

7. Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge stretches over 4,200 feet to connect the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay. En.wikipedia.org

8. Hollywood www.masaimedia.co.uk • Hollywood is a city in southwest California. It is where most of American’s movie studios are located.

9. Death Valley • Death Valley is located in the southeastern part of California. It is the lowest point in the U.S. www.travel.nationalgeographic.com

10. Bruce Lee • Bruce Lee was an actor, martial arts expert, philosopher, and filmmaker. The founder of the martial art, Jute Keen Do, Lee was the son of the opera star, Lee Hoi Chuen. • Born: November 27th, 1940 • Died: July 20th, 1973 • Spouse: Linda Lee-Cadwell • Movies: Enter the Dragon, Way of the Dragon, and The Game of Death wikipedia

11. Jeff Bridges • Jeff Bridges is an American actor, producer, cartoonist, and photographer. He is a renowned musician as well. He even made his own brewery. • Born: December 4th, 1949 • Spouse: Susan Geston • Music Group: Believable Picnics • Movies: Tron(1982), Tron (2010) www.imbd.com

12. Luis Alvarez • Luis Alvarez was a renowned physicist, he received the Nobel Prize in Physics. He also received the National Award of Physical Science. • Born: June 13th, 1911 • Died: September 1st, 1988 • Inventions: He helped create the atomic bomb. Nobelprize.org

13. Gold Rush • The Gold Rush began in 1848. It brought over 300,000 people to California. Gold-seekers were called 49ers. The Gold Rush led to many cities being created. www.shutterstock.com

14. Mojave Desert • The Mojave Desert is located in southeastern California. It is named after the Mojave Native American tribe. It is believed to support between 1,750 and 2,000 desert species. www.science.unlv .edu

15. Yosemite National Park • The Yosemite National Park was first protected in 1864. It spans over 1,200 square miles. It is renowned world-wide for it’s deep valleys, exquisite rock formations, grand meadows, and abundant wildlife. Wikipedia.org

16. California Timeline • 1535: The Spanish started exploring California. • 1539: Francisco de Vlloa explored The Gulf of California. • 1769: California was settled by Spain. • 1781: Los Angeles was founded. • 1848: The Great Gold Rush began. • 1850: The Pony Express starts with mail from California From Missouri. • 1853: The first blue jeans were made. • 1937: The Golden Gate Bridge was completed.

17. Sources • www.california.gov • www.shutterstock.com • www.nobelprize.org • www.worldatlas.com

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