Los Angeles is found on the Pacific tectonic plate. It is also found near the San Andreas Fault. Los Angeles is known to have many earthquakes. The Major drainage basin for Los Angeles is Pacific Coastal which runs to the Pacific Ocean. The soils found in L.A. is a complex soil region. It is located in the Pacific Coast Province. The City of Angels climate varies because of elevation because there are many mountains around L.A.. The Santa Ana winds also effect Los Angeles. the winds are hot and dry and move from high to low elevations over a mountain barrier. In winter the southern west of the United States is affected by the Maritime Tropical airmass that causes winters to have fog, drizzle, and occasional moderate precipitation. During the summer L.A. has a Mediterranean, Dry Summer. The vegetation zone of Los Angeles is Mediterranean shrubland, because of this unique zone that is found in very few parts around the world it is able to grow subtropical fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Source:
The Geography of North America, 2nd Edition
Hardwick, Shelley, Holtgrieve
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