California is a diverse, complex, and extreme state. It has a complex topography and a diverse demography and economy. The elevations are extreme, as well as the climate and vegetation. Nearly everyone knows where California is located and what it signifies: sun, sand, money, beautiful people, and diversity.
Geography
California is a very complex and diverse state. Spanning more than 770 miles from Mexico to Oregon, and 250 miles from the West Coast to the eastern border. The state is divided into three major regions. the first is the Pacific Northwest. The second, the Intermontane. The third contains the Sierra Nevada and Coastal Range, the Coastal urban conurbations, and the Central Valley. Without elaborate water schemes, Los Angeles would be brown. Being the second largest city in America, a lot of water is needed for survival.
Climate
Many people are attracted to and flock to California because of its mild weather and Mediterranean precipitation pattern. Temperatures average between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Inland valleys however, climb over 100 degree Fahrenheit. There are some wet winters and a lot of very dry summers. Annually, there is twenty inches of precipitation in some areas, including snow in the Sierras.
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