How to Build a
Paradise on Earth
Paradise on Earth
What caused the mountains in California to form?
Volcanoes
Does all of California's landscape look the same?
A. Yes, all of California is covered in beautiful beaches
B. Yes, all of California has high mountain peaks
C. Yes, all of California is farmland
D. No, California has four regions with different characteristics
D. No, California has four regions with different characteristics
A female California quail can lay between ___________ eggs at a time.
6 to 28
What state are you going to draw to make this relief map?
California
What is the highest population density shown on the map's legend?
A. Greater than 5,000 people per square mile
B. 1,000 people per square mile
C. 50-100 people per square mile
D. Less than one person per square mile
A. Greater than 5,000 people per square mile
How did California become a "Paradise on Earth" as the title shows?
A. California is not known for any famous landmarks, mountains, or beaches
B. The California beaches are the best in the world
C. California is only made up of volcanoes and can have earthquakes all the time
D. Forces on earth slowly changed the surface and provided California with beautiful landmarks it's famous for today.
D. Forces on earth slowly changed the surface and provided California with beautiful landmarks it's famous for today.
Why are people more active in the winter months in the desert region?
A. Winter temperatures are more enjoyable to be outside than summer temperatures
B. People enjoy playing in the snow in the desert region
C. People are afraid of the snakes in the summertime
D. People enjoy the hot temperatures in the winter months
A. Winter temperatures are more enjoyable to be outside than summer temperatures
What year did the California quail become the official state bird of California?
1931
According to the article, what do relief maps show us?
A. Mountains, rivers, and other living things
B. Mountains, rivers, and other landforms
C. Mountains, rivers, houses, and other landforms
D. Mountains, rivers, people, and other landforms
B. Mountains, rivers, and other landforms
Which area of California has the highest population density?
A. Northern California
B. Southern California
C. Southeastern California
D. West Central & Southwestern California
D. West Central & Southwestern California
How did Earthquakes and Volcanoes "speed up" nature's changes in creating California's landscape today.
A. Earthquakes and volcanoes created the mountains, rivers, and lakes in under one million years
B. Earthquakes and volcanoes occur quickly and change the surface of the earth, while other forces take longer
C. California's land was only formed from earthquakes and volcanoes
D. Earthquakes and volcanoes did not have any affect on California's landscape
B. Earthquakes and volcanoes occur quickly and change the surface of the earth, while other forces take longer
Why is the Central Valley a good place for agriculture? List the 3 resources it has that makes it the best place to grow crops.
Fertile soil, sunshine, and moisture
What is another name for the California quail?
A. Forest Quail
B. Mountain Quail
C. Valley Quail
D. Beach Quail
C. Valley Quail
In order to form the mountains, how should your dough be?
soft and doughy
Based on the information from the map, do more people live in Sacramento, California, or San Diego, California?
More people in San Diego and fewer people in Sacramento