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Studies Weekly Q1 Week 5

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Death valley is the _______________ point in the U.S. It is home to the Badwater Basin.

a)

highest

b)

middle

c)

lowest

d)

limitless

2.

Select the crop(s) that CANNOT grow in California:

a)

almonds

b)

hay

c)

cheese

d)

tomatoes & strawberries

e)

carrots & Broccoli

3.

What desert plant can live up to 2 years and is helpful for animals and humans?

a)

cactus

b)

Joshua tree

c)

tumbleweed

d)

creosote bush

4.

The ________________ in the Mojave Desert have a pink glow.

a)

San Joaquin Dunes

b)

Pismo Dunes

c)

Kelso Dunes

d)

Newport Dunes

5.

Select the correct facts about Death Valley.

a)

It is located along the Eastern Edge of California

b)

It is famous for its dunes

c)

It is the hottest and driest spot in the world

d)

It has the highest peak in California

e)

Crops used to grow here.

6.

True/False: the county of Monterey grows the lettuce for half of the U.S.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The ________________ is found in the Colorado Desert, can live up to 200 years, and grow 15-40 feet tall.

a)

Creosote bush

b)

Joshua Tree

c)

California Cactus

d)

Rolling Tumbleweed

8.

True/False: California grows 1/4 of the vegetables, fruit, and nuts in the U.S.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of these is considered a "cold desert" as a result of low elevation?

a)

Great Basin Desert

b)

The Tundra

c)

Great Basin Dunes

d)

Death Valley

10.

Select all the reasons why San Diego harbor is important:

a)

The San Diego Bay ships farm products to cities worldwide

b)

It serves as a military base for the Marines, Army, and Air Force

c)

It is deep enough to support large ships and shelter from violent storms

d)

It is home to many beaches and brings in much tourism

e)

It is home of the Golden Gate Bridge