WorksheetsSocial Studies Ch. 1 Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 46mins
What is a mountain pass?
A low area in a mountain range that a road or path can run through.
A bridge connecting two mountain ranges.
A ski slope.
A tunnel in a mountain range that animals use to find shelter.
The Pacific Ocean causes California summers to be ____________ compared to inland areas.
cooler
warmer
The Pacific Ocean causes California winters to be ____________ compared to inland areas.
warmer
cooler
The valley regions biggest industry is _________.
logging
tourism
mining
agriculture
Which is not one of the largest cities in CA?
Irvine
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francisco
The desert region gets water from...
canals
wells
nearby mountain streams
all of these
Farming is possible in the desert region because of
high precipitation
irrigation
heavy rainfall
melted snow from the Sierra Nevada
The central valley region gets water from...
melted snow that runs off mountains and into the valley.
the Colorado River.
the Pacific Ocean
heavy rainfall all year long.
Which region in CA has the highest population density?
The Coast
The Valley
The Desert
The Mountains
Which is not a big industry in the mountain region?
logging
mining
tourism
farming
The coast regions climate is ________.
mild, but dry in the south and slightly raining in the northern coast.
hot and dry.
cool in the summer, rainy and snowy in the winter.
tropical.
Sacramento is in what region?
The Coast
The Valley
The Desert
The Mountain
Which is an activity in the desert region?
mining
surfing
skiing
logging
Are all regions able to experience a drought?
yes
no
To the west of CA is ___________.
Oregon
Mexico
Nevada
the Pacific Ocean
To the east of CA is ______________.
Nevada
the Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Oregon
North of CA is _____________.
Oregon
Nevada
Mexico
Nevada
South of CA is ____________.
Nevada
Mexico
Oregon
the Pacific Ocean
Which is NOT a natural resource in the mountain region?
minerals like gold
lumber
water
grapes
Traveling to a place for vacation or to see or do something is what industry?
mining
tourism
tik toking
agriculture
Open land that doesn't have houses or buildings is an example of ___________.
high population density
low population denisty
drought
tourism
Why are A-frame style houses often built in the mountains?
The A-shaped roof helps snow fall off the house.
They are built to stay cool.
They stop wild animals from breaking in.
The higher the elevation, the ___________ the climate.
cooler
warmer
