Prior Knowledge - Take Your Best Guess :)

How many American authors have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. It is the highest award an author can win (in the entire world) and it has been awarded each year since 1901.

• 5

• 12

• 30

• 47

Which river forms part of the border between California and Arizona?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Columbia River

• Rio Grande

Which major city is located in the northern part of California?

• San Diego

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Anaheim

What is the capital city of California?

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

• San Diego

• Fresno

Approximately how many miles is it from the northern border to the southern border of California?

• 250 miles

• 500 miles

• 800 miles

• 1,000 miles

If you were to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, approximately how many miles would you travel?

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

• 500 miles

Which of the following is a major valley located in California?

• Death Valley

• San Fernando Valley

• Napa Valley

• All of the above

Which of the following is a city in California?

• Phoenix

• Salinas

• Las Vegas

• Portland

Which mountain range runs along the eastern edge of California?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

How long would it take to drive from San Diego to Sacramento, assuming an average speed of 60 miles per hour and a distance of approximately 500 miles?

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

• 10 hours