A time with very powerful wind storms

A long period with very little rain

A very cold winter with lots of heavy snow

A sudden earthquake that shakes the ground

In the 1860s, a major flood in Sacramento caused the state government to do what?

Move temporarily to San Francisco

Build large new dams to stop the water

Ask for immediate help from the state of Oregon

Close down the entire government for a full year

How does a long drought create problems for people in California?

It makes growing crops hard and can lead to water shortages.

It causes powerful rivers to overflow and flood many cities.

It makes the weather much colder all year long.

It forces the state government to move to a new capital city.