Why are strong transportation systems like highways and railroads important in the coastal region?

They are needed to move lumber from the mountains.

The area has a high population and large cities.

Tourists use them to visit desert parks.

Farmers need them to water their crops.

In the 1800s, what discovery in the mountain region caused many people to move to California?

Large forests perfect for building houses

The discovery of valuable gold and other minerals

Many new ski resorts opening for tourists

Open land for sheep and cow ranches

It is close to the ocean for shipping.

It has many large cities for workers.

It gets a lot of snow in the winter.

It has rich soil and a long growing season with very little frost.

The coast has the most farmland.

It is the only region with warm weather.

It has major cities with many jobs in technology, entertainment, and shipping.

The mountains protect it from bad weather.