Earth
What are the layers of the Earth?
crust, mantle, core (outer/inner)
What is the longest river in California?
Sacramento River
Which energy source is NONrenewable - wind, water, or coal?
coal
What do U.S. citizens believe in that brings us together?
Freedom, equality, and respect for our Founding Fathers (all of the above)
What 2 things does the Sun give us every day?
light, heat
Which layer is made of solid rock and is where we live?
crust
John Muir helped create which national park?
Which is NOT a way the ocean helps us?
a) makes oxygen
b) controls temperature
c) gives clean drinking water
c) gives clean drinking water
When does a political party choose their presidential candidate?
at a national convention
What tool do scientists use to measure earthquakes?
A seismograph
What happens when the plates in Earth's crust push together?
earthquake
Where is the lowest point in the U.S.?
Why is it important to save water?
Because California doesn’t get much rain, and we need water for plants, animals, and people
What do people in a community share that makes them alike?
Rules, culture, and places they live and work
Which earthquake caused fires in over 500 city blocks?
The Great San Francisco Earthquake
What does the ozone layer do for us?
protects us from the sun’s harmful rays
Who was California named after?
Queen Califia (a mythical queen)
What are two results of climate change?
-Glaciers melting -Air getting dirtier
Rosa Parks was the first woman to ______
have her casket buried in the Capitol
What tool do scientists use to measure earthquakes?
seismograph
Why do architects make buildings that can move during earthquakes?
So buildings don’t break when the ground shakes—they move safely with the ground
California grows almost half of all the ______ in the U.S.
vegetables, fruits, & nuts
How is California trying to help the environment?
By using clean energy, saving water, and protecting nature
Why do experts say we might need an “11” on the Richter scale?
earthquakes are getting stronger and the old scale might not measure them correctly
What are landforms?
Shapes on Earth’s surface like mountains, valleys, and plains