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California
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Geography and Climate
California exhibits an extraordinary range of physical environments within its borders. The state stretches over $1,214\ \text{km}$ ($755\ \text{mi}$) along the Pacific coast. Major topographical features include the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, home to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. To the west of the Sierra Nevada lies the Central Valley, a vast, flat agricultural region.
The state is seismically active due to its position al… -
Chile
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Agriculture and Viticulture
The Central Valley's Mediterranean climate is exploited for high-value agricultural exports. Wine production is internationally recognized, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère varietals. The grapevines in this region are noted for their tendency to grow slightly more vertically than their European counterparts, a trait believed to be an adaptive response to… -
Sierra Nevada
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Hydrology and Glaciation
The Sierra Nevada[^21] serves as a critical hydrological engine[^22] for California[^23], capturing vast quantities of winter precipitation, primarily as snowpack[^24]. The resulting runoff feeds major river systems, including the Sacramento River[^25] and San Joaquin Rivers[^26], which sustain the Central Valley[^27].
Glaciation[^28] profoundly shaped the r… -
Sierra Nevada
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[^25]: Sacramento River
[^26]: San Joaquin Rivers
[^27]: Central Valley
[^28]: Glaciation
[^29]: Pleistocene Epoch