North Coast Ranges
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The North Coast Ranges are a series of rugged, forested mountain ranges in northwestern California known for their complex geology, seismic activity, and proximity to the Pacific coast.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical region
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mountain range system → |
| adjacentTo |
Central Valley of California
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| associatedWith |
Cascadia subduction zone region
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San Andreas Fault system → |
| borderedBy |
Pacific Ocean
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| characterizedBy |
complex geology
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forested slopes → rugged topography → seismic activity → |
| climate |
Mediterranean climate
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maritime-influenced climate → |
| contains |
King Range
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Klamath Mountains foothills → Mayacamas Mountains → Mendocino National Forest → Mendocino Range → Redwood forest areas → Shasta-Trinity National Forest portions → Vaca Mountains → Yolla Bolly Mountains → coniferous forests → oak woodland ecosystems → wine-growing regions of Sonoma and Mendocino counties → |
| country |
United States
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| drainedBy |
Eel River
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Russian River → Sacramento River tributaries → Trinity River → |
| extendsFrom |
San Francisco Bay area
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| extendsTo |
Oregon border
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| geologicalSetting |
active plate margin
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| hasLandUse |
forestry
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ranching → viticulture → |
| highestPointRegion |
North Yolla Bolly Mountain area
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| knownFor |
biodiversity
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earthquake activity → frequent fog near the coast → high rainfall in coastal areas → timber production → |
| locatedIn |
California
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| locatedInRegion |
Northern California
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northwestern California → |
| orientedParallelTo |
Pacific coast
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| partOf |
California Coast Ranges
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Pacific Coast Ranges → |
| separates |
Pacific coast from Central Valley
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Cape Mendocino
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geologicalProvince |
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Pomo
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region |