The basic characteristics of California's climate is abundant sunshine, absolutely dry summers, mild winter temperatures, and relatively dry winters. No other type of climate is so conducive to: outdoor living The Transverse ranges run east-west (hence, transverse) from Santa Maria (near the coast) to the eastern edge of the _____ Basin, near Redlands. Just south of that eastern edge, across the San Gorgonio Pass, the Peninsular ranges run north-south to the Mexican border and into the Baja Peninsula. Los Angeles Silicon Valley includes San Jose and other cities in its vicinity. Which of the following is not one of those other cities? Alameda The twin ports of _____ dominate the United States end of Pacific Rim trade. They are the first and second busiest ports in the US. Los Angeles and Long Beach The Central Valley averages about _____ miles in width but is more than 400 miles long. 50 Pueblos, established during the mission period, were three in number, and were planned farming villages. _____ survived as future major cities. Los Angeles and San Jose Population density is significantly higher in San Francisco than in any other big city west of: Chicago Los Angeles had fewer than 5,000 people at the time of the gold strike further north. The influence of the gold rush was much less significant in the "_____ counties" of southern California. Cow While _____ has been the traditional banking center of the West, the financial role of Los Angeles has been increasing