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California Geography

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Quizzes in California Geography for SSC

Geography of the United States

Why does California have large differences in temperature and precipitation?

Every region is the same distance from the ocean.
California has one elevation throughout.
The state is completely flat.
Its topography and geography vary greatly.

Correct answer(s):

Its topography and geography vary greatly.

Geography of the United States

Why is mountain snowpack sometimes described as seasonal water storage?

It prevents rivers from flowing.
It holds winter precipitation that melts later.
It creates seawater.
It permanently traps all water.

Correct answer(s):

It holds winter precipitation that melts later.

Geography of the United States

Which sectors can be affected by drought in California?

Only airports
Agriculture, cities, ecosystems, and hydroelectric generation
Only movie theaters
Only professional sports

Correct answer(s):

Agriculture, cities, ecosystems, and hydroelectric generation

Geography of the United States

Which is an economic cost of major wildfires?

Lower emergency costs
Property loss and infrastructure damage
Guaranteed higher crop yields
Permanent elimination of smoke

Correct answer(s):

Property loss and infrastructure damage

Geography of the United States

Movement between which tectonic plates is central to California’s earthquake risk?

Nazca and South American plates
Pacific and North American plates
Eurasian and Indian plates
African and Antarctic plates

Correct answer(s):

Pacific and North American plates

Geography of the United States

Why is water management important to both California geography and economics?

Water is unrelated to settlement.
Water connects farming, urban growth, ecosystems, and physical geography.
Cities do not need water infrastructure.
California agriculture uses no water.

Correct answer(s):

Water connects farming, urban growth, ecosystems, and physical geography.

Geography of the United States

Why does California contain unusually varied climates and ecosystems?

Its large size, north-south extent, elevation range, and coastline create varied conditions.
It is the smallest state.
It has no mountains.
It lies entirely in one tiny valley.

Correct answer(s):

Its large size, north-south extent, elevation range, and coastline create varied conditions.