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California Regions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

California Wine wine industry began as a result of

a)

the excellent soil to grow grapes.

b)

the high demand for wine.

c)

Spanish missions producing wine for religious ceremonies.

2.

Boron is

a)

a chemical found in water

b)

used to make soup, pasta, and sauces.

c)

used to make soap, medicine and fertilizer and is nicknamed white gold.

3.

Fish and grapes are products of

a)

Mountain Region

b)

Pacific Coast Region

c)

Central Valley Region

d)

Desert Region

4.

The mineral boron is found in this region.

a)

The Pacific Coast Region

b)

The Mountain Region

c)

The Central Valley Region

d)

The Desert Region

5.

Trees and much of the state's water supply comes from

a)

The Pacific Coast Region

b)

The Desert Region

c)

The Mountain Region

d)

The Central Valley Region

6.

Many crops including fruits. vegetables and nuts are grown in this region.

a)

The Pacific Coast Region

b)

The Desert Region

c)

The Central Valley Region

d)

The Mountain Region

7.

California got its nickname, the Golden State, from

a)

the explorers

b)

the Native Americans

c)

the Gold Rush

d)

the historians

8.

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

a)

construction and shipping

b)

fishing

c)

tourism

d)

all of the above

9.

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

a)

growing pineapples and coconuts

b)

lumber for fences, furniture, and paper

c)

shade for hikers

d)

boat-building industry

10.

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

a)

lumber

b)

minerals

c)

fruits and vegetable

d)

water

11.

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

a)

soil

b)

ocean

c)

iron

d)

boron

12.

Most of California enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which typically has

a)

cool winters and hot summers

b)

hot, dry summers and mild winters

c)

mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers

d)

snowy winters and mild summers