Chapter 18: Hawaii

     This chapter is describing Hawaii. Another chapter talks about a single state. I think one similarity is they both under the danger of earthquake and vocano explosion. The differennce is Hawaii is on the hot spot and California is on divergent boundary.
     Therefore, I will talk about earthquake in my last blog. Mauna Loa, Hawaii, has the largest and one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. According to the article "A volcano in Oakland?-Visit Robert Sibley Volcanic Park in the Oakland Hills", it says There is, however, a(n extinct) volcano within Oakland's city limits, in a park that is little known to those on the coastal plane where most of Oakland's population and workplaces are." There are some rock to prove volcanic activity. Most people do not believe the Bay area has volvanoes but maybe there is a potential one. The earthauake happened a lot in California since it is on divergent boundaries. Here is the California- Nevada Fault Map for San Francisco:

Sources: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqscanv/FaultMaps/San_Francisco.html

              http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/340898/a_volcano_in_oakland_visit_robert_sibley.html?cat=16

Chapter 16:The North Pacific Coast

     In this chapter, it covers part of Oregon and California, Washington, Alaska and BC Province in Canada.
     Big cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are by the sea. However, their climate is very different fome coast city in Californian such as San Francisco, San Diego or Oakland. The North Pacific Coast cities are very cold in winter. They were snowing in winter but San Francisco not. These cities have advantages to trade with Canada. As Oakland is a port city, it has opportunity to trade,too. Oakland is the one of three major ports on the West Coast of the United States. the Port of Oakland is the largest seaport on San Francisco Bay and the fourth busiest container port in the United States.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland,_California#Shipping

Chapter 15: California

     Finally it moves to California. I could tell California is very important area in the whole United States because in previous chapter it talks about a big area that covers 3-4 states. However, California is a only state the book use a whole chapter to introduce. One thing that I am very disappointing about is Oakland is hardly mentioned in this chapter.
     Since I mentioned all the factors like climate, population, history about Oakland, I will itroduce some attractive place in Bay area. With the exception of Mormon Temple and Lake Merrit, Oakland has not other attractive place to visit. However, its neighborhood city San Francisco has alot of place of interests. Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Bridge is the must go place. Alcatraz Prison also is a very good place to visit. You could also drive further to the Yosemite National Park to feel the natural power or you could go to napa valley to taste the wine.

 Source: http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/

Chapter 14: The Southwest Board Area

     In this chapter, it talks about history, immigration, cheap labor from Mexico and South America. I will talk about the early settlement and immigration issue in this chapter.
     As I mentioned earlier, Ohlone people lived in Oakland area. They conquered by spanish colonist by 1772. During the World War II, the East Bay Area was home to many war-related industries.Among these were the Kaiser Shipyards in nearby  Richmond. The medical system devised for shipyard workers became the basis for the giant Kaiser Permanente HMO, which has a large medical center at MacArthur and Broadway, the first to be established by Kaiser. Oakland's Moore Dry Dock Companyexpanded its shipbuilding capabilities and built over 100 ships.
     For population, unlike Southern board area, African-American is the main population in Oakland. From the 1960s until the early 21st century, Oakland has been known as a center of Northern California's African-American community. Between 2000 and 2010 Oakland lost nearly 25% of its African-American population.The city demographics have changed due to a combination of rapid gentrification along with the fact that many African-Americans have sought opportunities in Bay Area suburbs, or have followed the national trend of middle-class African-Americans moving to the Southern United States. But still as of the 2010 Census, African-Americans maintain their status as Oakland's single largest ethnic group

Chapter 13: The Empty Interior

     In this chapter, it mentioned mormon temple in salt lake city. Therefore, I will introduce the mormon temple in Oakland which is a very beautiful place to visit.
     After 2 months I came to US, Mormon missionary talked to me and invited me to attend Church on every Sunday. This is the first time I could have a relationship with Christian. Also, I am very curious about a religion other than Buddhism because most Chinese believe in Buddhism. When I came to the temple, I found that it is so beautiful, so I want to share with you guys. Here is the information.

Location:  4770 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, California, United States.
Phone Number:  510-531-3200.
Site:  18.3 acres.
Exterior Finish:  Reinforced concrete faced with Sierra white granite from Raymond, California.
Temple Design:  Modern, five-spire design with Oriental motif.
Number of Rooms:  Four ordinance rooms and seven sealing.
Total Floor Area:  95,000 square feet.

It is the only temple built with a modern five-spire design and exhibits an Oriental motif. Its architect was Harold W. Burton. Commanding a sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay Area, the 170-foot Oakland California Temple is a highly recognized East Bay landmark. The magnificent grounds are distinguished by a creek-style water feature running from fountain to fountain toward the temple entrance—lined with colorful gardens and towering palm trees. It is place you must visit when you come to Northern California.

Source: http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/oakland/
             http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_California_Temple

Chapter 12: THE GREAT PLAINS AND PRAIRIES

     This chapter deal with Great Plains area. Its format is very similar to previous chapter which describe the climate, agriculture and resources. There are many books write about Great Plains. Since I already mentioned climate, agriculture and other related stuff, I will talk about some literature like a famous quote " There's no there there" by Gertrude Stein.
    
     Many Oaklanders have been frustrated by the misuse of this famous quote about Oakland: "There's no there there,"writer Gertrude Stein declared upon learning as an adult that her childhood Oakland home had been torn down. Contrary to popular belief, the comment was not meant to disparage the city, but rather to express a sentiment similar to "you can't go home again." Modern-day Oakland has turned the quote on its head, with a statue downtown simply titled "There." Additionally, in 2005 a sculpture called HERETHERE was installed by the City of Berkeley on the Berkeley-Oakland border at Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The sculpture consists of eight-foot-tall letters spelling "HERE" and "THERE" in front of the BART tracks as they descend from their elevated section in Oakland to the subway through Berkeley.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland,_California#.22There.27s_no_there_there.22

            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Stein



Chapter 11: THE AGRICULTURAL CORE

    In this chapter, it mainly deal with agriculture core area which is the mid-east region of US that includes Ohio, Idiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iwoa and Missouri. Again it talks about their agriculture production, population and climate which I already mentioned in my previous bolg article. Therefore, I will introduce the famous bridge in Oakland.
     Oakland is located in bay area California, so there are lots of bridges. The most famous bridge is the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It is a pair of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay of California, in the United States. Forming part of Interstate 80 and of the direct road route between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries approximately 270,000 vehicles per day on its two decks. It has one of the longest spans in the world. It is a very grand bridge, you should check it out!!

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland,_California#Transportation

           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_%E2%80%93_Oakland_Bay_Bridge

Chapter 10: THE SOUTHERN COASTLANDS:ON THE SUBTROPICAL MARGIN

     In this chapter, it's basically talks about the weather enviroment, the agriculture production, hazards and resources. Therefore, I will introduce these elements in Oakland.

     Oakland's climate is typified by the temperate and seasonal Mediterranean climate. Summers are usually dry and warm and winters are mild and wet. It is a coast city.

     There is no special agriculculture production in Oakland. For hazard, Oakland in different from southern coastlands, it does not have hurricans, instead, Oakland is in Seismic Hazard Zone. The earthquake is the most dangerous threaten in Oakland, or I can say in the whole California area.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland,_California#Transportation

            http://geology.about.com/library/bl/maps/bloakeastliqmap.htm