Central Valley of California

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1.  What are the 2 valleys that make up the Central Valley?

2.  Name 4 cities in the Central Valley.

Use the following picture to answer #1 and #2:

3.  The Central Valley is called the ________________ of California.

Use the following link to answer #3:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=873

4.  What is the primary industry in the Central Valley?

Use the following link to answer #4:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Valley_(California)#Economy

5.  A tule marsh is an ecosystem found in the Central Valley.  It provides habitat for many animals.  Name two birds and one mammal that live here.

Use the following link to answer #5:
http://www.calacademy.org/research/library/biodiv/kids_page/wild_cali/tule_marsh.html#

6.  Color the elk correctly.  Use the picture below to help you...