Mr. Franks CST Review: California Geology and Environmental Issues

California Although California only makes up about 5% of the total land area of the United States, California is by far the a state leader among all states in this 50 billion dollar industry A. Film industry B. Aerospace (planes) C. Textiles (clothing) D. Agriculture

California Which global winds have the greatest influence on California? A. Polar easterlies B. Trade winds C. Westerlies D. Doldrums

California What type of ocean current has the great influence on California? A. A warm, surface current moving northwards up California’s coast B. A cold, surface current moving northwards up California’s coast C. A warm, surface current moving southwards down California’s coast D. A cold, surface current moving southwards down California’s coast

California Due to Southern California’s dry, sunny climate this renewable energy resource is becoming increasingly important in meeting our state’s energy needs. A. Geothermal B. Solar C. Hydrological D. Fossil fuels

California Due to the fact that Northern California sits on a convergent plate boundary with a subduction zone, this renewable energy resource has become increasingly important in this region of the state. A. Hydroelectric energy B. Solar energy C. Geothermal energy D. Coal burning

California What type of natural energy source is used to power the geyser in the picture to the right? A. Solar B. Gravitational C. Hydroelectric D. Geothermal

California Of California’s current water resources, nearly 85% is currently used each year to support this sector of California’s economy. A. Manufacturing B. Residential C. Agriculture D. Environmental

California The Sierra Nevada’s are important to California water needs because our Mediterranean climate causes drought across large parts of the state during the summer months. The Sierra’s provide this resource during the summer months. A. Snow melt B. Landslides C. Seismic energy D. Avalanches

California The San Andreas fault zone which run from north to south through the state of California is known to cause this natural hazard. A. Volcanoes B. Mountain building C. Earthquakes D. Depressions

California California’s Central Valley is one of the most fertile places on Earth. Which of the following statements does not support this fact? A. California’s Mediterranean climate B. Abundant snowmelt from the Sierra’s during the summer months C. Flat, nutrient-rich soils on the Central Valley’s floor D. High amounts of precipitation in the area throughout the entire year.

California Due to the fact that Northern and Central California receive higher amounts of precipitation in the form of rain and snow, this renewable energy resource is available in this region of the state. A. Geothermal energy B. Tidal energy C. Hydroelectric energy D. Solar energy

California This river in Southern California is a very important water resource, and the aqueduct that is connected to it supplies much of South Orange County and San Diego’s residential and agricultural water supply. A. Merced River B. Colorado River C. Kern River D. Mississippi River

California Which of the following mountain ranges is not found in the state of California? A. The Sierras Nevada's B. The Cascades C. The Rocky Mountains D. The San Bernardino Mountains

California Which of the following renewable energy resources in California is a result of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca plate underneath the north part of our state? A. Wind B. Solar C. Geothermal D. Tidal

California Which of the following climate zones would not be found in the state of California? A. Tropical Rainforest B. Desert C. Temperate D. Mediterranean

California Although Hydroelectric energy is a renewable energy resource, one negative aspect of damming off rivers is it can: A. Cause drought B. Destroy river ecosystems C. Contaminate water supplies D. Lead to global warming

California This is the name given to the hottest, driest, lowest place in the Northwest Hemisphere, right here in California. A. Dead Sea B. Saltan Sea C. Death Valley D. La Brea Tar Pits

California Of all the people that live west of Denver in the United States, about ___ percent live right here in Southern California. A. 1 B. 5 C. 30 D. 90

California Landslides in California are caused by meteorological factors, such as heavy precipitation; and by geological factors, such as: A. Karst topography and poor drainage B. Crust folding and artesian springs C. Steep topography and unstable soils D. Reverse faults and perched water tables

California Which natural disaster is not associated with California? A. Flooding and landslides B. Hurricanes C. Wildfires D. Earthquakes

California Which of the following has the greatest burden on California’s water supply? A. Drinking and bathing B. Farming and Agriculture C. Industry D. Manufacturing

California Which of the following is most true regarding California? A. It contains the fastest growing organisms on the planet B. It contains the largest living organisms on the planet C. It contains the oldest living things on the planet D. All of the above

California This is the name given to the man-made-mechanism which allows the state of California to move large amounts of fresh water from surplus areas to areas of water deficit. A. Aquifers B. Aqueducts C. Rivers D. Canals

California This is the name given to areas of Earth’s crust that are porous in nature and can hold large amounts of water underground for long periods of time. A. Lakes B. Aqueducts C. Aquifers D. Hydro-zones

California Which renewable energy resource? A. Hydroelectric B. Solar C. Wind D. Geothermal

California The diagram above most accurately shows a man drilling into a/an: A. Aqueduct B. Aquifer C. River D. Lake

California The map to the right most accurately shows California’s… A. Major cities B. Aqueduct system C. River systems D. Natural Hazards

California Where on this map would you most likely experience a volcanic hazard? A. A B. B C. C D. D D C B A

California Which of the follow is not a renewable energy resource available to the state of California? A. Geothermal B. Coal C. Hydroelectric D. Solar

California Which renewable energy resource? A. Hydroelectric B. Solar C. Wind D. Geothermal

California Where on this map would you most likely experience a seismic hazard? A. A B. B C. C D. D D C B A

California Although the state of California had pledged to get 33% of it energy needs from renewable resources by the year 2020, it still relies heavily on this to meet its energy needs. A. Hydroelectricity B. Solar energy C. Fossil Fuels D. Wind Energy

California Due to California’s steep topography and unstable soils, combined with periods of heavy seasonal precipitation; these natural disasters occur frequently in this state. A. Earthquakes B. Tsunamis C. Landslides D. Blizzards

California Which renewable energy resource? A. Hydroelectric B. Solar C. Wind D. Geothermal

California Which renewable energy resource? A. Hydroelectric B. Solar C. Wind D. Geothermal

California Which of the following tectonic plates does not directly interact with California? A. Pacific B. Cocos C. Juan de Fuca D. North American

California California’s ranges from 32 to 42 degrees north latitude and has elevations from sea level to over 14,000 feet. These factors most accurately explains California’s many _______. A. Natural hazards B. Agricultural regions C. Urban areas D. Climatic zones

California Geothermal energy is possible only where there is abundant _________ in the Earth’s crust. A. Lava B. Magma C. Jedi’s D. Ninja’s

California Because the Los Angeles basin is almost completely surrounded by continuous mountain ranges, cold air at night frequently falls into the basin and hugs the ground. The warmer air above this layer of cold air will not readily mix, causes air stagnation. This is called a: A. Sea breeze B. Temperature inversion C. Land breeze D. Santa Ana effect

California Temperature inversions occur frequently in Southern California causing increase levels of _________ A. Solar radiation B. Pollution C. Winds D. Land breezes

California The Long Valley Caldera pictured above is one of the most potentially dangerous natural hazards in the state of California. Which of the following pieces of scientific evidence below would not support an upcoming eruption from this caldera? A. Deformation of the rocks inside the caldera B. Increased levels of poisonous gases escaping from the caldera floor C. Increased levels of seismic activity inside the caldera D. Decreased levels of precipitation in the area

California Which volcanic mountain range in the Pacific Northwest formed as a result of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate underneath the North American Plate? A. The Sierra Nevadas B. The Rocky Mountains C. The Cascades D. The San Bernardino Mts.

California The mountain range in the picture above provides large levels of snow melt for California’s central valley during the dry summer months. What is the name of this range? A. The Cascades B. The Rocky Mountains C. The Sierra Nevadas D. The San Bernardino Mts.

California What might you expect to find at the points marked “X” in the diagram of the mountain river to the left? A. Boulders B. Dense organic matter C. Gold deposits D. Water rapids

California This is California’s largest economic activity. A. Film Industry B. Auto industry C. Agriculture D. Textiles (clothing)