Social Studies-Chapter 1 Test

California is located on the ___________ edge of the United States in the _____________ Hemisphere. (page 6-7)

• western, Eastern

• western, Southern

• western, Northern

• eastern, Northern

Answer explanation

The question asks about the location of California in relation to the United States and the hemisphere. The correct answer is 'western, Northern'. This is because California is situated on the western edge of the United States and it is in the Northern Hemisphere.

To the west of California is...__________. (6-7)

• Nevada

• Mexico

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

The question asks for the geographical feature to the west of California. Among the options, 'the Pacific Ocean' is the correct choice because it is to the west of California. The other options such as Nevada, Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean are not correct as they are not west of California.

Which list below shows a complete list of what borders California. (7)

• Mexico, Arizona, Nevada
• Mexico, Arizona, Utah, The Pacific Ocean
• Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, the Pacific Ocean
• Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon

A place's average weather over time is called its_______________. (10)

• elevation

• weather

• precipatation

• climate

Answer explanation

The question asks for the term that describes a place's average weather over time. While 'elevation', 'weather', and 'precipitation' are related to weather patterns, they do not describe this concept. The correct answer is 'climate'. Climate refers to the long-term weather patterns of a place, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and other factors. Therefore, a place's average weather over time is called its 'climate'.

A place's height above sea level is called ________________. (11)

• elevation
• weather
• precipatation
• climate

Water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, or hail is called ______________. (11)

• elevation
• weather
• precipatation
• climate

Name the 4 natural regions in California. (16-17)

Which famous national park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain region in California? (16)

• Yellowstone
• Yosemite
• Death Valley
• The Grand Canyon

The ________________is the way a region produces resources, goods, and services in order to meet its people's needs and wants. (17)

• economy
• region
• population
• environment

California's 3 largest cities, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco are all in which region? (18)

• Central Valley
• coastal
• desert
• mountain