SSW Quiz #3-4th Grade

Explain the similarities and differences of the four regions of California.

The map to the right shows landforms, such as mountains and rivers, on the surface of the Earth. Which type of map is it?

• population map

• climate map

• relief map

• landform map

Which mountain range is between the Central Valley and the Pacific Ocean?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Coast Range

Many people in the Central Valley make their living from which industry?

• mining

• agriculture

• fishing

• entertaining

Not all of the Central Valley is good for growing crops; the southern portion is rich with __________________.

• lumber

• oil and gas

• diamonds

• potash

In order to grow in the Desert Region of California, what do farmers have to use?

• fertilizer

• raised beds

• irrigation

• pesticides

Yosemite National Park can be found in the ______________ Region.

• Mountain

• Central Valley

• Pacific Coast

• Desert

The California quail, also known as a(n) __________________, is the state bird of California.

• valley quail

• pidgeon

• mallard duck

• ostrich

What does a population density map show?

• average number of people who live in a state

• average number of people who live in one square mile

• total number of people who live in a state

• difference between the people who live in one place over another

Many people visit California each year. Which regions are popular with visitors, and what draws them to the region?