WorksheetsCalifornia Landforms and communities
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
How did the Pacific Ocean affect settlement in California?
The first settlements or towns in California were formed along the Pacific Ocean.
A border is an official line that separates one place from another.
Nobody wanted to come to California.
The Pacific Ocean was too dangerous for traveling.
What were the TWO mountain passes that settlers used to get to California? Choose TWO!
Fast Pass
Beckwourth Pass
Donner Pass
Sierra Nevada Pass
Many people have settled in the valley region because it has good conditions for (a) .
An urban area describes a city area and has lots of buildings and transportation.
True
False
A suburban area is
where all the buildings and streets are located.
a small town or farm area.
an area just outside the city.
Which TWO places have many rural communities?
Sacramento Valley
San Jose
Los Angeles
San Joaquin Valley
How are the wildlife (animals) and vegetation (plants) near Blythe different from those near Eureka? Check ALL that apply.
Eureka is a city near forests and ocean but Blythe is in the desert.
Eureka's important business activities are timber and fishing. Blythe is near cactus plants and coyotes and lizards.
Eureka is located in the desert and Blythe is located in the valley.
Eureka has animals like coyotes and lizards and Blythe has animals like sea otters and fish.
Describe the climate of the mountain region.
cool summers and winters
hot summers and hot winters
mild summers and rain/snow in winter
rain/snow in summers and hot winters
Why are there so many different recreational activities in California?
What? It's so boring in California!
People enjoy camping in the mountains and do other activities.
There's so much to see and do in California.
All of the different regions provide different opportunities for activities.
What are all the different ways to travel in California's communities? Check ALL that apply.
architecture
cable cars
buses
cars
jets
