Exploring California's Geography and Resources Study Guide

What is a landform?

• A man-made structure

• A naturally-formed surface feature with a characteristic shape and structure

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of plant

Which region provides most of California's drinking water?

• Desert

• Mountain

• Coast

• Valley

Which of the following is NOT one of the four regions of California?

• Desert

• Forest

• Coast

• Valley

What is one purpose of a dam?

• To grow crops

• To provide electricity and prevent floods

• To build houses

• To create parks

Which of the following is a resource found in California and how is it used?

• Sand for making clothes

• Trees for lumber

• Water for painting

• Rocks for eating

What type of trees can be found on the coast of California?

• Pine trees

• Palm trees

• Giant redwood trees

• Oak trees

What is grown in the valley region of California?

• Fish

• Fruits and vegetables

• Cars

• Computers

Which of the following is a landform located on the coast?

• Desert

• Mountains

• Plains

• Forests

Why was the Panama Canal built?

• To connect two cities in California

• To make it easier for ships to sail from the east to the west coast

• To provide water for farming

• To create a new tourist attraction

What is one way to protect our resources?

• Use more plastic

• Waste water

• Recycle and conserve

• Cut down all trees