for the first 11 years of his life. At the age of 11, John and his family decided to migrate to the United States, and settle in Wisconsin. Muir’s father was strict and rigid, forcing his sons to memorize the bible and maintain a demanding schedule (Sierra Club). Despite these things, Muir still found time to focus on the things that truly interested him, such as creating inventions that had to do with nature. He came up with an all sorts of inventions ranging from a horse feeder to a wooden thermometer
are so many geologic aspects in the San Joaquin Valley but we must start with history first. The San Joaquin Valley is a sediment-filled depression, called a basin that is bound to the west by the California Coast Ranges and to the east by the Sierra Nevadas. It is classified as a forearc basin, which basically means that it is a basin that formed in front of a mountain range. The Valley dates back more than 65 million years ago to the Mesozoic, when subduction was taking place off the
The Central Valley is approximately 450 miles long and 50 miles wide. It is located in the center of California and is known for the Sierra Mountain range, rich agricultural land, and the dry heat climate. The location of the Central Valley provides travelers an option to stop and view the many attractions available to them. Many people end up returning to the area to visit the many benefits from the mountains, agriculture and climate. The region of the Central Valley is conveniently located off
The main argument in this lecture, is that it is important for us to capture and enjoy our significant landmarks, because they will always either be changing, or eventually be gone. The lecturer emphasizes the importance of what California once was, and what it is today, and importance of knowing the history of our significant landscape. An example used from the lecture is “El Cerrito Plaza with Albany Hill in the background.” (Hothem) Once, the area was full of grass and a big tree, and even Grizzly