Soc Stud 4th Grade ch 1 Test Review

Question 1

The Central Valley’s long _____ allows crops to be farmed ten months of the year.

Accepted Answer

growing season

Question 2

Sometimes California has a _____ which can cause farmers to lose their crops.

Accepted Answer

drought

Question 3

CA's location in the Pacific Basin is important because:

Accepted Answer

It's a place where people, ideas and goods come together.

Question 4

A protected area of water where ships can dock safely:

Accepted Answer

harbor

Question 5

In which region are California’s two natural harbors located?

Accepted Answer

Coastal region

Question 6

What makes the Central Valley Region important to California?

Accepted Answer

It's one of the most productive farming regions around.

Question 7

Which natural resources are important in BOTH the Mountain and Desert Regions of California?

Accepted Answer

minerals

Question 8

Mountains act like huge walls, creating a...

Accepted Answer

rain shadow

Question 9

Water that falls to earth's surface as rain, sleet, hail or snow:

Accepted Answer

precipitation

Question 10

When discussing earthquakes, what does the word FAULTS mean?

Accepted Answer

cracks in Earth's surface

Question 11

Fertile farmland, natural harbors, tall trees, mountain ranges, & large cities are in the...

Accepted Answer

Coastal region

Question 12

Why is California’s location in the Pacific Basin important?

Accepted Answer

It's a place where people, ideas, & goods come together.

Question 13

Fertile farmland, dry climate, long growing season, raise livestock, large cities are in the...

Accepted Answer

Central Valley region

Question 14

In which of California’s four natural regions is the state capital located?

Accepted Answer

Central Valley region

Question 15

What is the LARGEST natural feature in California’s Mountain Region?

Accepted Answer

the Sierra Nevada

Question 16

Land built up from soil carried by rivers:

Accepted Answer

delta

Question 17

In which hemispheres and on which continent is California located?

Accepted Answer

the Northern and WesternHemispheres, North America

Question 18

Which line separates the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

the prime meridian

Question 19

What is California’s largest city?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles

Questions 19