The Great Plains

The Great Plains is aptly named for its large expanse of plains and prairie land. In the Great Plains most of the land is flat, which helps farmers grow more crop. This is why their prevalent primary sector is agriculture. Driving from the east towards Los Angeles would be uphill although it will look flat. California is not flat like the Great Plains but have mountains and valleys throughout the state. Unlike tourism in Los Angeles where people flock from different places, most tourism in the Great Plains rely on other residents in the Great Plains. Hazards that occur in the Great Plains but not in California are tornadoes. The flat land plays a role in the suitability of tornadoes because they can wreak havoc across the flat land unhindered. But in California because of the peaks and valleys the tornado would be stopped. Also temperature in the Great Plains have very extreme ranges, from freezing cold to blistering hot. The temperatures change depending on the season. Because California is a coastal state, the temperature is more under-control by the ocean. This is called the maritime climate where the ocean cools the body of air and plays affects the climate.