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A review quiz of the regions of California.
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1
Which ocean borders California?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
2
Most major earthquakes occur along a ___________.
border line
crooked line
goal line
fault line
3
Which region has the highest peak in the Continental U.S.?
Sacramento
Sierra Nevada
Desert
Coast
4
The San Diego Ranges are also known as the ______________.
Forest Rangers
Cascade Ranges
Peninsular Ranges
Transverse Ranges
5
Mountains act like huge walls, creating a _______________
desert
snowstorm
drought
rain shadow
6
In a drought, there is not enough ______
rain
money
sunshine
crops
7
What is the name of the ranges in the northwest corner of California?
Basin and Range
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Klamath Mountains
8
In California, most precipitation falls on which side of the mountains?
Southern
Northern
Western
Eastern
9
In which region are California's two natural harbors located?
Coastal Region
Mountain Region
Desert Region
Central Valley Region
10
What is the highest mountain in California?
Mt. Rushmore
Mt. McKinley
Mt. Everest
Mt. Whitney
11
Exact locations on a map can be found using ________________.
the equator
a population map
an elevation map
lines of latitude and longitude
12
Which region has deserts and wastelands?
Basin and Range Region
Coastal Region
Cascade Ranges
Central Valley Region
13
What is water that falls to earth as rain, hail, sleet, or snow?
climate
participation
perspiration
precipatation
14
Rural refers to _____________________.
a busy city area
a metropolitan area
a country area with houses spread far apart
a suburban area
15
Which region is vital to California's economy?
Mountain Region
Central Valley Region
Desert Region
Coastal Region
16
The climate on the northern coast of California compared to the southern coast is ___________.
hotter and drier
noisier and busier
cooler and hotter
cooler and wetter
17
The coast of California stretches how many miles?
About 800 miles
About 8,000 miles
About 80 miles
About 200 miles
18
Which state is just north of California?
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Oregon
19
What is another name for the Transverse Ranges?
San Diego Ranges
Sierra Nevada
Central Valley
Los Angeles Ranges
20
Which country borders California?
Canada
Australia
Japan
Mexico
21
Which region has ranges made of lava and volcanic material?
Central Valley Region
Coastal Region
Desert Region
Mountain Region
22
Fishing and timber are two important industries in which region of California?
Coast
Central Valley
Mountains
Desert
23
In which hemispheres is California located?
Northern and Western
Southern and Western
Southern and Eastern
Northern and Eastern
24
Which line separates the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?
Longitude
Prime Meridian
Equator
Latitude
