Besides the climate, why was Southern California's geography helpful for the growing movie industry?

Its variety of landscapes could represent different locations around the world.

The entire region was flat, which made it very easy to build large studio lots.

It was close to many large forests, which was the only setting needed for early films.

The state government owned most of the land and gave it to filmmakers for free.

After World War II, why was California well-prepared to become a leader in producing television shows?

It already had experienced movie studios and a skilled workforce.

The state passed laws that banned movie production, forcing a switch to TV.

It was the only state with access to the technology needed to broadcast television.

Most television inventors and engineers lived and worked in San Diego.

The radio broadcasting industry

The newspaper and print industry

The automobile manufacturing industry

The film and movie studio industry

Large cities and established public transportation

Year-round sunny weather and diverse landscapes

Proximity to the East Coast and major ports

Government funding and a lack of other businesses