
San Francisco's Unique Steep Streets
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Geography
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Thomas White
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes San Francisco's topography unique compared to other cities?
It is completely flat.
It has a large number of steep hills.
It has no hills at all.
It is located below sea level.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the steepness of a hill officially measured?
By the number of cars that can drive on it.
By the number of steps it has.
By its height in meters.
By its grade, which is the ratio of rise to run.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which street was once considered the steepest in San Francisco?
Lombard Street
Broadway Street
Filbert Street
Baton Street
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum grade percentage for federally funded highways in the US?
20%
4-6%
15%
10%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about Baton Street in San Francisco?
It is the most scenic street.
It is the widest street.
It has a 34% grade and is essentially a driveway.
It is the longest street.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Lombard Street rebuilt in 1922?
To add more lanes for traffic.
To make it a pedestrian-only street.
To reduce its incline and add switchbacks.
To make it longer.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of the lesser-known steep streets in Bernal Heights?
They have steep grades and are less visited.
They are located in the city center.
They are all flat.
They are the most popular tourist attractions.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes Romulo Street particularly disorienting?
Its straight path.
Its lack of any incline.
Its 2-axis tilt and steep grade.
Its wide lanes.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the steepest street in San Francisco?
Bradford Street
Broadway Street
Lombard Street
Filbert Street
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