Geography Quiz

What is a region according to National Geographic?

• A type of animal habitat

• An area of land with common features

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of ocean current

What ocean borders California to the west?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

How long does the coastal region of California stretch?

• 500 miles

• 600 miles

• 700 miles

• 800 miles

What is the land around Los Angeles mostly like?

• Mountainous

• Flat

• Hilly

• Forested

What is the area called that is mostly flat around Los Angeles?

• Coastal Ranges

• Coastal Plains

• Central Valley

• Sierra Nevada

What is a major industry in the coastal region related to computers and engineering?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Fishing

• Tourism

Which industry has put Hollywood on the map?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Entertainment

• Technology

What does the shipping industry in California involve?

• Building ships

• Transporting goods

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

What is the role of seaports in California?

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

• Creating jobs

• Tourism

How many geographical regions is California made up of?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five