Question

1. which major coastal city is located near oilfields, west of the colorado river, and has a chaparral ecosystem and a mediterranean climate?

seattle
phoenix
los angeles
dallas

Explanation:

Analyze the geographic clues

Using the Climate Classification and Koppen Climate System knowledge points, we evaluate the clues:

1. Major coastal city: This eliminates Phoenix and Dallas, which are inland.
2. West of the Colorado River: This is true for both Seattle and Los Angeles.
3. Chaparral ecosystem and Mediterranean climate: The chaparral biome and Mediterranean climate (warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters) are characteristic of Southern California. Seattle has a Marine West Coast climate and temperate rainforest ecosystem. Therefore, Los Angeles is the correct match.

Answer:

• Seattle
• Phoenix
• Los Angeles (Correct answer)
• Dallas