What natural disaster is most common on the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Earthquakes
Subject
Geography
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What type of pollution is most prevalent in the Pacific Ocean?
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- Plastic waste
Which California park is known for its giant sequoia trees?
Correct answer(s):
- Sequoia National Park
What is the main concern regarding oil drilling off the Pacific Coast?
What type of vegetation is typically found in coastal salt marshes?
Correct answer(s):
- Salt-tolerant grasses
What is a common form of art found along the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Murals
What is a major environmental concern for Pacific Coast residents?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What is a major threat to U.S. coastal ecosystems?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which coastal ecosystem is found in the southern United States?
Correct answer(s):
- Mangrove forests
Which coastal ecosystem is most associated with saltwater marshes?
Correct answer(s):
- Saltwater marshes
How does the Pacific Coast’s diverse population influence its culture?
What is the main function of coastal ecosystems?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which sport is the most popular along the California coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Surfing
What role did the Pacific Coast play during the California Gold Rush?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
Which major film industry is based along the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Hollywood (Los Angeles)
What famous expedition explored the Pacific Coast in the early 19th century?
Correct answer(s):
- Lewis and Clark Expedition
Which European explorer is credited with mapping parts of the Pacific Coast of North America?
Correct answer(s):
- Sir Francis Drake
Which type of cuisine is most associated with the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Seafood
What cultural event is held annually in San Francisco to celebrate Asian heritage?
Correct answer(s):
- Chinese New Year Parade
Which city is the center of the tech industry on the Pacific Coast?
Correct answer(s):
- San Francisco