Cities
Where is the Walk of Fame?
Los Angeles
When did California become a state?
It became a state in 1850
How many national parks are in California?
There are 9 national parks
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Where is Pier 39?
San Francisco
How many missions were built by the Spaniards in California?
21 missions
How many types of volcanoes are found at Lassen National Park?
4 types! (Shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome)
What is the highest point in the lower 48 states?
Mt Whitney
What is Silicon Valley known for?
It is the leading hub for high-tech innovation, software and hardware development
When and what was found in California that helped it gain popularity?
Gold in 1848
What is the biggest tree on Earth called and where is it located?
General Sherman
About how many people live in California?
nearly 40 million (39.5) people
What are four things you can see or visit in Los Angeles?
Griffith Observatory, hike to the Hollywood Sign, go to the Hollywood walk of fame, go to the beach, visit Universal Studios, go to a baseball game
What happened at the end of the Mexican-American War?
California was surrendered to the US
List 4 of the 9 national parks
Death Valley, Yosemite, Redwoods, Sequoia, Lassen, Joshua Tree
How large is the California economy?
4th largest in the world
What are the five most populous cities in California?
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and Fresno
What does Eureka mean?
"I have found it!"
What is happening in Death Valley right now?
A superbloom! Due to a lot of rain, Death Valley was filled with California poppies.
What is unique about our state animal?
The California grizzly, or golden grizzly is extinct