State Facts
A bear
What type of weather is rare in LA?
Rain
California is located next to what ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
Which city was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1906?
San Francisco
What is the English word for food that is bio
Organic
Why is California known as the GOLDen State?
Because settlers went there in search of gold (The Gold Rush)
What does the famous sign on a hill in LA say?
Hollywood
What is the name of the old and very large trees in California?
Redwoods
What happens to the skies in California when there are forestfires?
They turn red from the ash and smoke
Name one of the two states that are bigger than California
Alaska or Texas
Which European country first colonized the land of California?
Spain
What is the name of the famous island in San Francisco?
Alcatraz
What is the name of the desert in California?
Mojave Desert
What is the name of the earthquake fault that runs across California?
San Andreas Fault
Name one state or country that borders California
Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Mexico
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What often happens in San Francisco that makes it difficult to see outside?
Fog
Why is Death Valley known by that name?
Because of its extreme temperatures and dryness
What is the english word for la sécheresse?
Drought
Name 2 of 3 products that the farms of California produce a lot of
Almonds, Avocados, Grapes/Wine
Name two cities in California excluding Los Angeles, San Francisco and the capital
San Jose, San Diego, Oakland, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palm Springs, etc.
San Francisco is a very expensive because it is located near what place?
Silicon Valley
How many national parks are located in California?
9
About how many earthquakes does southern California experience per year?
~10,000
Yosemite