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1
What is a landform?
the oceans
any feature on Earth's surface that is a particular shape
huge plates that stick together like a jigsaw
The crust of Earth
2
Which one of these is something engineers tried to do to prevent apartments in Pacifica from falling into the sea?
They put sandbags at the bottom of the cliff.
They put nails into the cliff to try to hold it together.
They added more soil to the cliff and areas around the apartments.
They placed wood beams against the cliff.
3
Ocean life helps make which of the following?
medicine
toothpaste
all of the above
shampoo
4
What is the 1st layer of the Earth called?
mantle
magma
core
crust
5
Covers the western border of California, is an important tourist attraction and provides food
Mount Whitney
Mojave Desert
Pacific Ocean
Sierra Nevada
6
The mountain peak pictured was originally called Fisherman's Peak. What is its name now?
Mount Langley
Mount Whitney
Mount Tyndall
Mammoth Mountain
7
Most of the time Earth changes...
rapidly
fast
quickly
slowly
8
Choose the hotel pictured, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad, that was one of the first resort hotels in the USA.
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel du Monde
Hotel Del Monterey
Hotel Del Monte
9
Monterey's economy is helped by what nearby natural resource?
Death Valley
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
10
Why is it good for there to be snow in the mountains?
When it melts, it brings water to the Central California valley
It makes for a beautiful picture.
It brings skiers to the state.
It's good for tourism.
11
Which is one accomplishment of Clarence King?
First man to climb the tallest mountain in the USA
Helped map the area that would be Yellowstone National Park.
Climbed to the top of Mount Tyndall using ropes and carrying a knapsack.
Named Mount Whitney
12
The plates found in the Earth's crust push into each other causing ______
erosion
volcanoes
none of the above
earthquakes
13
What is the highest mountain peak in California?
Mammoth Mountain
Mount Whitney
Mount Shasta
Lassen Peak
14
What is the largest mountain range in California?
Mount Whitney
Pacific Ocean
Sierra Nevada
Cascade Ranges
15
What is the 2nd layer of the Earth called?
mantle
crust
magma
core
16
Who is Mount Whitney named after?
Harold Whitney
Eli Whitney
Josiah Whitney
Todd Whitney
17
What is the 3rd layer of the Earth called?
crust
core
magma
mantle
18
Which of the following is NOT a difficulty of Abby Sunderland experienced on her journey?
A storm ripped her boat's mast in half.
Was left stranded in the middle of the ocean without communication.
Ran out of clean drinking water.
Her boat's autopilot broke.
19
Which of the following is NOT a way the ocean helps us?
It helps control the temperature.
It produces about half the Earth's oxygen.
It produces clean drinking water for people.
It absorbs carbon dioxide
20
California is next to which ocean?
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
