Which natural hazard is California especially known for because of active faults?
Correct answer(s):
- Earthquakes
Topic
California Facts
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California entered the Union as which numbered state?
Correct answer(s):
- 31st
What is California’s official nickname?
Correct answer(s):
- The Golden State
How many counties does California have?
Correct answer(s):
- 58
By total area, where does California rank among U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- Third largest
Which statement best describes California’s population rank among U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- It is the most populous state.
What is the official name of California?
Correct answer(s):
- State of California
What is the highest point in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Whitney
What is California’s postal abbreviation?
Correct answer(s):
- CA
Which California place contains the lowest land elevation in the United States?
Correct answer(s):
- Death Valley
Which city is the capital of California?
Correct answer(s):
- Sacramento
Which major mountain range includes Mount Whitney?
Correct answer(s):
- Sierra Nevada
Which city is the largest in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Los Angeles
In which part of the United States is California located?
Correct answer(s):
- Western United States
Which ocean lies along California’s western coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Pacific Ocean
Which state borders California to the north?
Correct answer(s):
- Oregon
Which state borders much of California to the east?
Correct answer(s):
- Nevada
Which state borders California to the southeast?
Correct answer(s):
- Arizona
Which country shares an international border with California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mexico
On what date did California become a U.S. state?
Correct answer(s):
- September 9, 1850