Social Studies Chapter 1

What feature forms the western border of California?

• The Sierra Nevadas

• Pacific Ocean

• Redwood Forest

• Mohave Desert

The Pacific Ocean affects the climate of the coast region. Its summers are__________, and winters are____________.

• rainy; cold

• dry; icy

• cooler; warmer

• warmer; cooler

The photographs of Ansel Adams contributed to the preservation of ___________.

• Colorado River Valley

• Central Valley

• Death Valley

• Yosemite Valley

The mountain region has_____________. (Select all that apply)

• hot, dry summers

• cool, dry summers

• forests

• farmland

The Central Valley Region has__________. ( Select all that apply)

• hot, dry summers

• cool, dry summers

• pine trees

• San Joaquin River

How is the mountain region defined by its human geography? (check all that apply)

• It has a low population density, and it is mainly rural.

• It is known for farming.

• People work in the logging, tourism, and mining industry.

• There is a lot of traffic.

Describe a mountain pass?

• an area in the mountains where farming is possible

• an area in the mountains where a river passes through

• a lower area of land in a mountain range that a road can run through

• a lower area of land in a mountain range that receives a lot of rain

What region are redwood trees located, and why?

• in the Central Valley: they need rich soil

• in the mountain region; they do well in the cold

• in the desert region; they need the temperature to be hot to grow

• in the coast region; they need humid weather

Pick 3 things that are important in the desert region.

• extreme temperatures, soar plants, and mining

• logging, tourism, and ranching

• tourism, swimming, and surfing

• growing crops, irrigation, and hot dry summers

What are California's rivers used for? (pick all that apply)

• to form the state's western coast

• to provide water to the desert region

• to lower temperatures in the desert

• irrigate crops in the Central Valley