California Studies Weekly #2 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

• Asia

• Australia

• India

• North America

Sacramento, California, is located at 38°N, 121°W. Which continent is it found on?

• South America

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

Australia, Antarctica and most of South America are located in which hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

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

Why is there no change of seasons in the area known as the tropics?

• Because it is always cold

• Because it is always hot

• Because it is near the equator

• Because it is far from the equator

The Earth is divided into four sections called ________________.

• meridians

• equators

• sectors

• hemispheres

The San Diego Oceans Foundation helps underprivileged kids experience_________________.

• camping in forests

• desert survival skills

• skiing in the mountains

• snorkeling in the ocean

John Muir created ________________ to help convince people to take care of California’s natural wonders.

• the Sierra Club

• Arbor Day

• Earth Day

• the Green Initiative

What is absolute location?

• Absolute location refers to a general area on a map.
• Absolute location is determined by the local time zone.
• Absolute location is the precise geographic coordinates of a place.
• Absolute location is the distance from one place to another.

Lines of latitude run across the Earth from east to west. Each line is called a(n) __________________.

• parallel

• meridian

• equator

• prime meridian