California Geography Quiz

What is an imaginary line that lies between the North and South Poles?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Arctic Circle

Which TWO hemispheres is California located in?

• Northern

• Eastern

• Southern

• Western

What are lines on a map that run parallel to the equator called? (*HINT: think of a ladder)

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Meridians

• Prime Meridian

What is the hottest place on Earth and the lowest point in the United States?

• Death Valley

• Grand Canyon

• Mojave Desert

• Yellowstone

What is water, such as rain, sleet, hail, or snow, that falls to Earth's surface called?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

The kind of weather an area has most often, year after year, is called what?

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Season

What is the capital of California?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

• San Diego

What is the largest city of California?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• Sacramento

Which state borders California to the north?

• Nevada

• Oregon

• Arizona

• Washington

Which region of California is known for its beaches and ocean views?

• Mountains

• Central Valley

• Desert

• Coast