* Gold: California was once the leading gold producer in the United States, and still produces a significant amount today.
* Silver: California is the second-largest producer of silver in the United States.
* Copper: California is the fourth-largest producer of copper in the United States.
* Zinc: California is the fourth-largest producer of zinc in the United States.
* Lead: California is the fifth-largest producer of lead in the United States.
* Borax: California is the only producer of borax in the United States.
Energy:
* Oil: California is the third-largest producer of oil in the United States.
* Natural gas: California is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the United States.
* Geothermal energy: California has the largest geothermal energy potential in the United States.
* Solar energy: California has the highest capacity for solar energy production in the United States.
* Wind energy: California has the second-highest capacity for wind energy production in the United States.
Water:
* The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is the largest estuary on the Pacific coast of North America.
* The Colorado River is the main source of water for California's agricultural industry.
* The Los Angeles Aqueduct is the longest water aqueduct in the United States.
Agricultural:
* California is the leading agricultural producer in the United States.
* California produces over half of the fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the United States.
* California is the leading producer of almonds, grapes, oranges, avocados, lemons, nectarines, plums, and peaches in the United States.
Forests:
* California has the largest forest area in the United States.
* California's forests are home to some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world.
* California's forests provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.
Beaches:
* California has over 1,000 miles of coastline.
* California's beaches are popular tourist destinations.
* California's beaches provide habitat for a variety of marine life.