California Studies Weekly Quiz #3

The map to the right shows landforms, such as mountains and rivers, on the surface of the Earth. Which type of map is it?

• population map

• climate map

• relief map

• landform map

Which mountain range is between the Central Valley and the Pacific Ocean?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Coast Range

Many people in the Central Valley make their living from which industry?

• mining

• agriculture

• fishing

• entertainment

In order to grow in the Desert Region of California, what do farmers have to use?

• fertilizer

• raised beds

• irrigation

• pesticides

What does a population density map show?

• average number of people who live in a state

• average number of people who live in one square mile

• total number of people who live in a state

• difference between the people who live in one place over another

Many people visit California each year. Which regions are popular with visitors, and what draws them to the region?

• Mountain and Central Valley; natural beauty and agriculture

• Pacific Coast and Desert; beaches and unique landscapes

• Mountain and Pacific Coast; natural beauty and beaches

• Central Valley and Desert; agriculture and unique landscapes

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

• lumber

• oil and gas

• diamonds

• potash

Yosemite National Park can be found in the ______________ Region.

• Mountain

• Central Valley

• Pacific Coast

• Desert

The California quail, also known as a(n) __________________, is the state bird of California.

• valley quail

• pidgeon

• mallard duck

• ostrich

Many people visit California each year. Which regions are popular with visitors, and what draws them to the region?