Exploring the Bay Area
Chapter 1
Shaping the land and water
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Chapter 2
From the Ohlone to the Gold Rush
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Chapter 3
Engineering the Bay
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Chapter 4
Innovations and cultural revolutions
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Exploring the Bay Area
Ch 1 · Shaping the land and water
Fun Fact
Foggy water: San Francisco's summer fog can deposit up to 10 inches of water annually to help coastal redwoods survive dry seasons.
Glossary
estuary (noun)
The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. This vast body of water drains forty percent of California's runoff, creating the region's iconic shoreline.
The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. This vast body of water drains forty percent of California's runoff, creating the region's iconic shoreline.
Quiz
What ocean process brings cold water to the surface off the California coast, helping to generate fog?