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California Geography and Ecology
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- Which state doesnot border California?
b. Washington
- What state lies on California's Northern Border?
d. Oregon
- Which nation lies along California's southern border?
a. Mexico
- Which state borders California on the East?
d. A and C are correct
- You go swimming off the coast of California. In what ocean are you swimming in?
b. Pacific Ocean
- Which of these cities does not lie upon the California Coast?
a. Sacramento
- You are in a California ecosystem. Its flora consists primarily of pine and fur trees. Animals include deer and black bear. In the winter, between five and twenty feet of snow falls on the ground. Everywhere their are formations of granite rock. You are most likely in the:
b. Sierra Nevada Mountains
- You are driving along a highway in California. You pass by many farms and orchards. You cross the Sacramento River. The ground is for the most part flat, and on a very clear day you can see mountains on either side of you. You are most likely in:
d. The Central Valley
- You are sightseeing in a California city. You walk the span of the Golden Gate bridge, visit Coit Tower and eat lunch in Chinatown. You are in:
d. San Francisco
- You are visiting a Californian city. You take of tour of the State Capitol Building and visit the California State Archives. You are in:
a. Sacramento
- You are visiting a California National Park. You hike past El Capitan and Half Dome. You are in:
a. Yosemite National Park
- This animal, the official animal of the State of California, was finally hunted to extinction in the 1920s:
d. California Grizzly Bear
- California is prone to earthquakes because:
a. The opposing movements of the North American and Pacific plates.
- The official California State Bird is the:
a. California Quail
- This animal was on the verge of extinction. The remaining handful of animals were captured and bred in captivity. Thanks to the heroic efforts of scientists, this magnificent California species has been reintroduced to the wild.
c. California Condor
- Which of the following best describes the Sierra Nevada mountains?
b. Young, tall mountains composed of mainly of igneous rock (mainly granite).
- Southern California receives the bulk of its water from sources in Northern California that have been artificially diverted.
a. True
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You are swimming in Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains. You wish to drive home to San Francisco. In what direction, roughly, should you head?
d. West
- You are in the city of Sacramento, in the center of the Central Valley. You wish to drive to the city of Los Angeles. In what direction, roughly, will you head?
b. South
- This site in the City of Los Angeles is a gold mine of fossils of pre-historic beasts, including the California State fossil: Smilodon, or Sabre Toothed Cat. Once a pleistocine death trap, it is now a popular tourist destination as well as an invaluable resource for paleontologists.
a. La Brea tarpits
- Twice a year this 30 foot long Marine mammal can be seen making its migration along the California coast, swimming from Baja California to Alaska. Although almost hunted to extinction, its population has dramatically rebounded, and it is the official State Marine Mammal.
b. Gray Whale
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Which best describes the Climate of Southern California?
a. Mediterrainian (Chaparal)
- You are in San Francisco, driving towards the Klamath Mountains. Roughly, in what direction are you heading?
a. North
- You are in a major California city, the home of the first Spanish mission founded in the state. The city is very close to the Mexican border. It is also home to extensive United States Navy installations. You visit its renowned zoo as well as Sea World. You are in:
b. San Diego
- The tallest mountain in California, indeed the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states is:
d. Mt. Whitney
- The lowest point in California, indeed the lowest point in North America is:
a. Death Valley
- Which of the following is not a California River?
a. Colombia River
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