Across
- 3. Region that borders the Pacific Ocean with beaches, cliffs, and bays.
- 5. Low, flat region between mountains; California’s agricultural heartland.
- 7. Rich soil deposited by rivers, perfect for farming.
- 8. California region known for extreme heat and little rainfall.
- 11. The tallest mountain in the lower 48 U.S. states.
- 12. A giant tree found only in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
- 13. The process of supplying water to crops, essential in the Central Valley.
- 14. A type of seaweed that creates underwater forests along California’s shores.
- 15. Area where rivers branch and deposit rich soil before reaching the ocean.
Down
- 1. A major desert in southeastern California, home to Joshua trees.
- 2. A marine mammal that floats on its back and cracks shellfish.
- 4. A major part of California’s economy, especially in natural parks and coastal cities.
- 6. A sudden shake of the ground, common near the San Andreas Fault.
- 9. The world’s tallest trees, found along Northern California’s coast.
- 10. Famous national park in the Sierra Nevada with waterfalls and cliffs.
