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Total questions: 41
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In which states are the Klamath Mountains located?
California & Nevada
Oregon & Washington
California & Oregon
Nevada & Idaho
What is the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains?
Mount Shasta
Mount Eddy
Mount Hood
Mount Whitney
What is the height of Mount Eddy, the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains?
8,000 feet
9,037 feet
10,000 feet
7,500 feet
What type of winters do the Klamath Mountains experience?
Mild winters with little snowfall
Cold winters with heavy snowfall
Warm winters with no snowfall
Cold winters with no snowfall
What type of summers do the Klamath Mountains experience?
Wet summers with heavy rainfall
Dry summers with limited rainfall
Humid summers with frequent storms
Cool summers with moderate rainfall
What is the Cascade Range?
A series of non-volcanoes and volcanoes from Canada to California
A series of mountains in the eastern United States
A series of hills in the Midwest
A series of islands in the Pacific Ocean
The Cascade Range is part of which geological feature?
The Atlantic Ridge
The Pacific Ring of Fire
The Great Plains
The Rocky Mountains
When did the last Cascade volcano erupt in California?
1900-1905
1914-1921
1930-1935
1950-1955
What type of geological feature is Mount Shasta?
Mountain
Hill
Volcano
Plateau
Where is Mount Shasta located?
Southern California
Northern California
Central California
Eastern California
What activity is popular at Mount Shasta?
Skiing
Surfing
Hiking
Fishing
What is the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada?
Lake Tahoe
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Erie
How deep is Lake Tahoe?
1,200 feet
1,645 feet
2,000 feet
1,000 feet
How long is Lake Tahoe?
15 miles
22 miles
30 miles
10 miles
During which seasons do people visit Lake Tahoe?
Spring and Fall
Winter and Summer
Summer and Fall
Winter and Spring
Which two important bays are located in NorCal?
San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay
San Francisco Bay and Chesapeake Bay
Monterey Bay and Hudson Bay
Chesapeake Bay and Hudson Bay
What gives the Bay Area its name?
Monterey Bay
San Francisco Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Hudson Bay
Why is it cold and windy in the Bay Area?
Because it's near the mountains
Because it's near the sea
Because it's near the desert
Because it's near the forest
Where is Alcatraz located?
In Monterey Bay
In San Francisco Bay
In Chesapeake Bay
In Hudson Bay
Approximately how many visitors does Yosemite National Park receive each year?
1 million
2 million
3 million
Over 3 million
In what year did Yosemite become a national park?
1870
1880
1890
1900
What is the approximate size of Yosemite National Park?
1,000 square miles
1,169 square miles
1,200 square miles
1,500 square miles
Where is Joshua Tree National Park located?
Northern California
Southern California
Central California
Eastern California
Joshua Tree National Park is known for being part of which two deserts?
Sonoran & Great Basin Desert
Chihuahuan & Sonoran Desert
Colorado & Mojave Desert
Great Basin & Chihuahuan Desert
What special feature does Joshua Tree National Park have that allows visitors to see the Milky Way?
It is an International Dark Sky Park
It has a high elevation
It is located far from cities
It has clear weather year-round
Approximately how many visitors does Joshua Tree National Park receive per year?
1 million
2 million
3 million
4 million
Which desert is known for its aridity, harsh conditions and haunting landscapes?
Sahara Desert
Mojave Desert
Gobi Desert
Kalahari Desert
In which states is the Mojave Desert located?
California, Nevada, and Arizona
California, Utah, and Arizona
Nevada, Utah, and Arizona
California, Nevada, and Utah
The Mojave Desert is named after which group of people?
Navajo people
Apache people
Mojave people
Hopi people
What type of conditions are characteristic of the Mojave Desert?
Humid and tropical
Dry and arid
Cold and snowy
Wet and rainy
The Anza-Borrego Desert is part of which larger desert?
Mojave Desert
Sonoran Desert
Colorado Desert
Great Basin Desert
What does the name "Borrego" mean?
Cactus
Sheep
Desert
Mountain
Approximately how many species of plants and animals are found in the Anza-Borrego Desert?
100
200
300
500
Where is San Diego Bay located?
Near the U.S./Mexican border
Near the Canadian border
Near the Atlantic Ocean
Near the Gulf of Mexico
What is San Diego Bay also known as?
The Small Bay
The Big Bay
The Great Bay
The Tiny Bay
Which of the following is true about the Channel Islands?
They are located off the coast of New York.
There is no National Park in these islands.
Catalina Island is a part of these islands.
They are located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Where are the Channel Islands located?
Off the coast of Florida
Off the coast of California
Off the coast of Texas
Off the coast of Washington
What is a notable feature of the Channel Islands?
They are a series of islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
They have a National Park.
They are well-known to many people.
They are part of the Hawaiian Islands.
Where is the Salton Sea located?
Northern California
Southern California
Central California
Eastern California
What type of water is found in the Salton Sea?
Fresh Water
Salt Water
Brackish Water
Distilled Water
Which of the following counties is NOT near the Salton Sea?
Riverside County
Imperial County
San Diego County
Los Angeles County
