5 a day – California Geology. 1. Why is the Central Valley of California such a good place for agriculture? 2. How did the gold in California get up on.

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5 a day – California Geology

1. Why is the Central Valley of California such a good place for agriculture? 2. How did the gold in California get up on or near the surface? 3. What 4 dangers are caused by our geology here in California? 4. How would you look up information about the earthquake dangers of an area in California?

1. Why is the Central Valley of California such a good place for agriculture? 2. How did the gold in California get up on or near the surface? 3. What 4 dangers are caused by our geology here in California? 4. How would you look up information about the earthquake dangers of an area in California?