California Studies Weekly Quiz #4

What is a specialty crop? What specialty crops grow in California?

What is the Central Valley's most important resource that helps make California the number one agricultural state in the United States?

• soil

• ocean

• iron

• boron

The Pacific Ocean is one of the Pacific Coast Region’s most important natural resources because of ______.

• construction and shipping

• fishing

• tourism

• all of the above

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

• growing pineapples and coconuts

• lumber for fences, furniture and paper

• shade for hikers

• boat-building industry

The wine industry in California began as a result of ______.

• European settlers desiring wine similar to their homeland

• Spanish missions producing wine for religious ceremonies

• German immigrants producing wine for local restaurants

• Anglican churches producing wine for services

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

Using dams and reservoirs, the Mountain Region provides _______________ for the southern part of the state.

• lumber

• minerals

• fruits and vegetables

• water

Miners used teams of 20 mules to pull wagons full of borax, an important mineral found in California used for _______________.

• soaps, medicine and fertilizer

• textiles

• food production

• fishing and shipping

California is known as the Golden State. Why does it likely have this nickname?

• Because of its golden beaches and rich farmland

• Because of the Gold Rush and golden poppies

• Because it is home to a booming television and movie industry that brings a lot of wealth.

• All of the above