4th Grade SSW #1-4 Unit Test

The Earth is divided into four sections called

• meridians

• equator

• sectors

• hemispheres

California is found on the continent of

• South America

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

The tallest point in California is

• Denali

• Mt. Washington

• Mt. Whitney

• Pike's Peak

In order to grow crops in the Desert Region of California, farmers must use

• fertilizer

• raised beds

• irrigation

• pesticides

Not all of the Central Valley is good for growing crops; the southern portion is rich with __________________.

• lumber

• oil and gas

• diamonds

• potash

The capital of California is

• Los Angeles

• San Jose

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

Most of California enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which typically has

• cool winters and hot summers

• hot, dry summers and mild winters

• mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers

• snowy winters and mild summers

In the Mountain Region, trees are an important resource used for

• growing pineapples and coconuts

• boat-building industry

• lumber for fences, furniture, and paper

• shade for hikers

Boron is an important mineral found in California used for

• soaps, medicine and fertilizer

• textiles

• food production

• fishing and shipping

Which national park in California was created thanks to the efforts of John Muir and a bill passed by Congress in 1890?

• Yellowstone

• Tahoe

• Death Valley

• Yosemite