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Which river forms part of California’s boundary with Arizona?
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- Colorado River
Where do the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers come together?
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- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Why is Mount Whitney especially important in U.S. geography?
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- It is the highest summit in the contiguous United States.
What is unusual about the elevation of Badwater Basin?
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- It lies below sea level.
Which desert region lies in southeastern California near the lower Colorado River?
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- Colorado Desert
Which desert covers part of southeastern California?
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- Mojave Desert
Which mountain range reaches into northern California?
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- Cascade Range
Which mountain system runs through parts of coastal California?
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- Coast Ranges
About how much land area does California have?
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- 155,858 square miles
About how large is California by total area?
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- 163,695 square miles
What does the Golden Gate Bridge connect?
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- San Francisco and Marin County
Which famous national park is located in California?
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- Yosemite National Park
Which region is one of California’s most important farming areas?
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- Central Valley
Which California place is closely linked with the film and television industry?
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- Hollywood
Which California region is famous worldwide for technology companies?
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- Silicon Valley
What were many people who rushed to California for gold in 1849 called?
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- Forty-Niners
What major event brought large numbers of fortune seekers to California?
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- California Gold Rush
Where was gold discovered in California in 1848?
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- Sutter’s Mill
Which tree is an official state tree of California?
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- California redwood
What is California’s state animal?
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- California grizzly bear