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Preface iv
1 Getting to Know the Golden State 1
2 Geologic History and Processes 40
3 Modern Geology and Geomorphology: California’s Recent, Current, and Future Physical Landscapes 64
4 California’s Weather and Climate 104
5 Biogeography: Distribution of Plants and Animals 142
6 Water Resources: Hydrology of California 200
California Soils Appendix 250
Exploring California Using the Latest Technologies 254
7 Human Population and Migration in California 261
8 California’s Ethnic Groups, Cultures, and Lifestyles 298
9 Primary Industries and Rural Landscapes 359
10 California’s Modern, Advanced Economies 408
11 California’s Urban Landscapes 461
12 Applying Geographic Concepts to Explore California 516
References and Further Readings 545
Index 557
