California's Geography - Chapter 1

Where is California located?

• California is located in Europe.

• California is located in the western edge of North America in the Northern Hemisphere.

• California is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What climate best decribes California?

• California's climate is snowy for most of the year.

• The climate is mostly rainy and cold.

• California's climate is mostly dry for most of the year.

What are the 4 regions of California?

• The 4 regions are the coast, the desert, the Central Valley, and the mountains.

• The 4 regions are the rainforest, the jungle, the desert, and Los Angeles.

• The 4 regions are Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Identify California on the map by choosing the correct color.

• purple

• red

• green

• dark orange

• yellow

What are California's 3 largest cities that lie along the coast?

• Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, and Sacramento

• San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

• Mojave Desert, Death Valley, and Palm Springs.

Which climate best describes the Mountain Region?

• cool climate

• humid climate

• dry climate

What kind of wild life can you find in the Mountain Region?

• black bears

• scorpions

• sea lions

What kind of wildlife live in the California Coast?

• sea lions, sea turtles, and brown pelicans

• snakes, brown bears, and scorpions

• black bears, lions, and rattle snakes

What is the climate like in the California desert?

• The climate can be cold and snowy. You will need to wear a warm coat.

• The climate can be humid and rainy. You will need a raincoat.

• The climate in the desert can be extreme. Temperatures can reach 100 degrees or higher.

Choose the correct meaning for the word geography.

• The study of the ocean and the animals that live in the ocean.

• The study of the location, people, places, and natural features of an area.

• The study of the wild animals in the world.