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Ch. 1 California's Geography
Ch. 1 California's Geography
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1
Which line separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
the tropic of capricorn
the equator
the prime meridian
the tropic of florida
2
What is the state capital and what region is it located in?
Sacramento, Coastal Region
Los Angeles, Coastal Region
Sacramento, Central Valley Region
Los Angeles, Mountain Region
3
What is the Coastal Region like?
natural harbors and large cities
good farmland
All of the above
Tall trees and mountain ranges
4
What is the Central Valley Region like?
livestock and large cities
all of the above
dry climate
good farmland and long growing season
5
What is the most important resource in the Mountain and Desert Regions?
animals
plants
minerals
oil
6
What are some industries in California?
both a and b
timber
fishing
phone
7
Where are California's two natural harbors located?
coastal region
central valley region
mountain region
desert region
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How long is the Central Valley's growing season?
10 days
6 months
10 months
12 months
9
Too much rain, and you get a flood. Too little, and you get a ______________.
drought
irrigation
fertile
sea level
10
Define absolute location.
Where the line of latitude crosses a place
Where lines of latitude & longitude intersect on a map
the area surrounding a place
a pinpoint on a map
11
Why is the Central Valley Region important?
It has lots of oil
It is one of the most productive farming land in the world
It has lots of trees that provide oxygen
It is lots of animals that produce food
12
What is Sacramento's elevation?
5,000 feet
over 10,000 feet
500 feet
1,000 feet
13
Which hemispheres are California located in?
northern and western
northern and eastern
southern and western
southern and eastern
14
What does the word fault mean in this picture?
a crack in Earth's surface
something that breaks
a mistake made by someone
an earthquake
15
Some California Redwoods grow taller than 350 feet.
False
True
16
Why would people move to Los Angeles?
All of the above
jobs and near to public transportation
diverse cultures
good weather and on the Pacific coast
17
Mountains act like huge walls, creating a __________.
rain cloud
rain shadow
drought
climate
18
What region are the Sierra Nevada Mountains located in?
mountain region
desert region
coastal region
central valley region
19
What is the largest city in California?
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Long Beach
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What does the Pacific Basin do?
Creates ocean currents
Brings together people, ideas, & goods from around the world
Provides a place for trade
creates tsunamis
