GEOG 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Natural Disaster, Natural Capital, Tillage
10 Aug 2020
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Economy is the 7th/8th largest in the world (larger than brazils and australia) Total gdp . 2 trillion us (australia . 44-1. 48 trillion us) Per capita income 2009-2013 us, median household income , Restrictions such as only one glass of water per person at restaurant. Nature didn"t intend for 40 million people to live here - material context is at odds with the environment in which we live- limits to growth- possibilism in context to these environments- highly consumerist urban environments. California is americas biggest economy and agricultural producer. Per capita water consumption presently between 270-760 litres/day for urban users, in excess of 1000 litres/day in la (california water boards) Spatial distribution- water use in urban agglomeration- san francisco and. Unsustainable urban growth/urban form and water use. Geomorphology- mountain ranges along coast and back of state in nevada. Peninsula valleys near la to san diego. Snow important for watering valleys in the west.
