California is a very significant state in the country. It is one of the largest states in the United States, and it has a very high population. According to the course textbook, California is home to 12% of Americans.
It is a very urban state. In fact, no other state is as urban as California is.
Like Seattle, California tends to be more progressive politically than other states.
Seattle is known for having residents with higher levels of education. Most residents in Seattle are White. Some resources estimate that more Seattle's White population is between 65-70%. California, however, is much more ethnically diverse.
California faces several problems such as water shortages, an increasing population due to its attractive climate, and economic issues. These problems are also internal because Northern California and Southern California have a very divisive and in some ways, antagonistic relationship with one another. One of these problems stems from the growing concern of water distribution. Much of Southern California's water comes from the Owens Valley, which is coming directly from Northern California. Residents become upset and irate to learn that they face water shortages now and have to pay a price for this shortage. Southern California has more political clout than Northern California, and is able to continue receiving water.
Nevertheless, water has become an increasingly difficult resource to acquire. There are water shortages because of misuse and overuse all over the country and world.
Earthquakes are part of California's history. Seismologists estimate that California is bound for another earthquake in the near future, although it is difficult to name when this will happen and where the epicenter will take place.
Seattle has Mt. Rainier which is a site for volcanic activity.
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