Week 2: Our Regions (SWCA)

Pick 2 reasons it is important to have reliable maps.

• for traveling

• to have wall decorations

• for buying land

• George Washington said it was important

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which building is home to many government jobs for the people of Sacramento?

• California State Capitol

• The White House

• Sutter's Fort

• California State Railroad Museum

Which of these choices had its starting point in Sacramento?

• Oregon Trail

• Pony Express

• Transportation Railroad

• Interstate 10

Which region of California is best known for its agriculture and farming?

• Sierra Nevada

• California Deserts

• Central Valley

• Rocky Coast

In 1890, John Muir persuaded Congress to pass a bill creating which national park?

• Saquoia National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Joshua Tree National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

What is the highes peak in the continental United States?

• Denali

• The Great Basin

• Death Valley

• Mount Whitney

Which of the following would you NOT include in an earthquake kit?

• lunchmeat

• granola bars

• water

• raisins

Which city is part of the Rocky Coast, located near Muir Woods and is home to the bridge in this picture?

• Los Angeles

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• San Joaquin

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

California was named after which of the following?

• Amazon warriors

• Queen Califa

• King California

• a Spanish explorer

Which region of California does this picture show?

• Rocky Coast

• Central Valley

• Sierra Nevada

• California Deserts