Why does California have significant earthquake risk?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies near a boundary between major tectonic plates.
Topic
California Geography
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Which factors can increase wildfire risk in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Dry vegetation, heat, wind, and drought
What makes the San Francisco Bay Area different from a region built around only one major city?
Correct answer(s):
- It contains several major cities.
San Diego is part of an important cross-border urban region with which city?
Correct answer(s):
- Tijuana
Which northern California peaks are associated with volcanic landscapes?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak
Which combination makes Death Valley geographically unusual?
Correct answer(s):
- Desert conditions and land below sea level
How does mountain snowpack help California’s water supply?
Correct answer(s):
- It stores water that is released as snow melts.
Why does California have major climate differences from north to south?
Correct answer(s):
- The state stretches a long distance from north to south.
Where is the Sierra Nevada located relative to the Central Valley?
Correct answer(s):
- East of the Central Valley
How do the Coast Ranges affect California?
Correct answer(s):
- They influence coastal and inland climate patterns.
Which mountain range reaches into northern California?
Correct answer(s):
- Cascade Range
Which desert covers part of southeastern California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mojave Desert
Which desert region lies in southeastern California near the lower Colorado River?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado Desert
What is unusual about the elevation of Badwater Basin?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies below sea level.
Why is Mount Whitney especially important in U.S. geography?
Correct answer(s):
- It is the highest summit in the contiguous United States.
Where do the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers come together?
Correct answer(s):
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Which river forms part of California’s boundary with Arizona?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado River
Which inland body of water lies in southeastern California?
Correct answer(s):
- Salton Sea
What weather pattern is common along much of coastal California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mild wet winters and dry summers
Compared with the coast, how are summers often different in California’s interior valleys?
Correct answer(s):
- They are hotter.