California Mountains Quiz

How long do the Coast Ranges mountains extend along the California coast?

• 300 to 400 miles

• 550 to 600 miles

• 700 to 800 miles

• 900 to 1000 miles

Which mountain range is known for its coast redwoods, the tallest trees on Earth?

• Diablo Range

• Santa Cruz Mountains

• Coast Ranges

• Klamath Mountains

Which mountain range is located between San Francisco Bay, the California Central Valley, the Transverse Ranges, and the Pacific Ocean?

• Berkeley Hills

• Mount Diablo

• Santa Cruz Mountains

• Gabilan Range

Where is the highest peak in the California Coast Ranges located?

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Central Coast

• Southern California

• Northern California

What geological process led to the formation of the Coast Ranges?

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion

• Subduction of the Pacific plate

• Glacial activity

Approximately how long ago did the ocean cover much of the southern Coast Range?

• 10 million years ago

• 20 million years ago

• 30 million years ago

• 40 million years ago

What is a significant hazard for the Coastal Range and Highway 1?

• Earthquakes

• Wildfires

• Floods

• Erosion

Which river in the North Coast Ranges travels 140 miles to empty into the ocean?

• Eel River

• Salinas River

• Russian River

• Sacramento River