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100
A valley is a low laying land between what?
Mountains
100
This mountainous region is often a location for tourists traveling to catch salmon.
Klamath Mountains
100
This mountain range is the only one which travels from East to West.
The Transverse Range
100
This is the name of the largest desert in California.
The Mojave Desert
100
Which California land region do we all call home?
The Central Valley
200
This is the name for a series of connected mountains.
A Range
200
This mountainous region is covered with snow from November through May.
The Sierra Nevada Mountains
200
Name two activities that can be enjoyed when visiting the Transverse Range
Camping, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Snow Sports
200
This region is the home of the Salton Sea.
The Colorado Desert
200
This region is home to a sunny and mild climate.
The Central Valley
300
Lumber is a product made from what natural resource?
Trees
300
This land region is made up of lava and volcanic ash.
The Cascade Mountains
300
In which region can you find the last of the old growth Redwoods?
Coastal Ranges
300
From which river does the Colorado Desert receive the water which makes it fertile?
The Colorado River
300
In the 3 Basin and Ranges Regions is the lowest point in the US. What is this location called?
Death Valley
400
Give an example of a type of livestock
cows, chickens, pigs, goats, sheep, etc.
400
The highest peak in California is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, what is it's name?
Mount Whitney
400
This is the name of the highest peak in the Peninsular Range.
Mt. St. Jacinto
400
The Mojave Desert receives no more than this amount of rain per year.
Less than 10 inches.
400
What is the average elevation of the Modoc Plateau?
4000 ft.
500
A natural or important area protected by the federal government for the enjoyment of the general public and to protect wildlife is called what?
A National Park
500
Give an example of a type of lumber produced in the Klamath Mountains
Douglas Fir, Redwood, Pine
500
In the Coastal Ranges you may find mountains which are approximately how tall?
2,000 to 4,000 ft.
500
What are the two major mining industries in the Mojave Desert?
Borax and Cement
500
This national park is located in the Modoc Plateau.
Lava Beds National Park