Quiz On California Water Resources Coastal Region And Historical Geography Of Ca

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QUESTION 1

Match the whales as either a toothed whale or a baleen whale. – A. B. Acrobatic humpback whale – A. B. Blue whale – A. B. Harbor porpoise – A. B. Sperm whalesA.Baleen whaleB.Toothed whale

QUESTION 2

Where does most of the ocean pollution come from? LandOil rigsFishing boatsCargo ships

QUESTION 3

The Southern California Bight (select all that apply): is a bend in a coastline that forms an open bay.is threatened by many forms of pollutionextends from Point Conception to San Diego.

QUESTION 4

The Native American population in California spoke 135 different dialects and practiced different religions. True False

QUESTION 6

Which of the following is not true regarding wetland areas in California? They are transition zones from land to ocean. It supports an abundant and diverse assemblage of plants and animals existing in aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial habitats.The plants are salt tolerant. Gives shelter to several different mature species of fish.

QUESTION 7

What year did California become a part of the United States? 19501850177618901750

QUESTION 8

On which Californian island were the oldest Native Californian settlements found? San Clemente IslandSanta Rosa IslandSan Miguel IslandCatalina IslandSan Nicolas Island

QUESTION 9

Which statements about droughts are true. (Select all that apply)Two to three consecutive years of below-average precipitation are needed to define as a drought in California.Droughts are common in California.One year of below-average precipitation can be defined as a drought.

QUESTION 10

Seals differ from sea lions in that they lack external ears and can’t turn their hind flippers forward so they are less mobile on land. True False

QUESTION 11

The sewage plants are an example of?Non-point source pollutionPoint source pollutionBoth point and non-point source pollutionSewage plants don’t pollute at allNeither point nor non-point source pollution

QUESTION 12

The upwelling of water along the coastal waters of California is the result of the prevailing atmospheric flow of northwest winds True False

QUESTION 13

Why was there a sudden collapse of sardines off the coast of California in the 1950s?OverfishingCombination of natural fluctuations and overfishingNatural fluctuations in populations

QUESTION 14

When the “Big Four” created the railway system in California, what two regions were the laborers from that build the railway tracks? (select all that apply)Western AfricaIndiaEuropeChinaJapan

QUESTION 15

The riparian and the appropriative laws were both adopted when California became a state. True False

QUESTION 16

William Mulholland (select all that apply):A California senator that was the author of the national “Riparian Rights” legislationThe first mayor of modern Los Angeles.He was one of the main contributors in building the Los Angeles Aqueduct.An immigrant from Ireland who become an engineer by working for the city of Los Angeles.

QUESTION 17

Hollywood did which of the following in the 1930s and 1940s? Made Marilyn Monroe a famous actressCreated secondary economic activities such as broadcast enterprises, cosmetics, clothing, among other industriesSingle-handedly created pollutionMade Charlie Chaplin into a famous actor and a runway model

QUESTION 18

What areas did (and does) the city of Los Angeles pull water resources from? (select all that apply)Mono LakeSalton SeaColorado River Owens Valley

QUESTION 19

What contributed the most to the decline of Native Americans? MissionsGenocidePresidiosDiseasesButterflies

QUESTION 20

Humans are not allowed to enter the Farallon Islands because they are sensitive breeding grounds for birds, seals, and sea lions. True False

QUESTION 21

The southern coast of California is a rugged coastline. True False

QUESTION 22

Which of the following marine animals no longer remain on the endangered species list? Sea ottersBlue whalesSteller sea lions Gray whales

QUESTION 23

What was the main reason for the 1992 riots in Los Angeles?Cops killing Rodney King.Unfair drug arrests within the minority population.Minorities being shot by cops and cops were acquitted for their actions.The excessive force being used by cops on Rodney King and the cops were acquitted for their action.

QUESTION 24

Which statements about the global water distribution are true? (Select all that apply) 0.001% of the earth’s water is in the atmosphere 2.4% of the earth’s water is in the oceans97.2% of the earth’s water is in the oceans. 20% of the earth’s water is in the atmosphere.5% of the earth’s water is on/under land surfaces

QUESTION 25

Sea otters were mainly hunted for their .furtheir fur was used to clean up oil spillsa waxy substance in their gutblubber

QUESTION 26

Japanese internment camps took place during:World War IWorld War IIVietnam WarCold WarAmerican Civil War

QUESTION 27

Before the arrival of the Spanish, Native Americans (select all that apply):lived in balance with the natural habitat with minimal environmental degradation.had only developed two large areas thus the majority of the rivers were free-flowing.had no concept of ownership when it came to land and water rights.

QUESTION 28

The west coast is a(n) margin and the east coast is a(n) margin.passive, passiveactive, passivepassive, activeactive, active

QUESTION 29

Surface trash, motor oil, rainwater, and fertilizer/pesticides are all examples of what in regards to wastewater?Both point and non-point source pollutionPoint source pollutionNon-point source pollutionNeither point nor non-point source pollution

QUESTION 30

Which of the following is true regarding the gold rush in California? (select all that apply)Brought an influx of international immigrants. The name “forty-niners” was developed in this era. Become the most populous state in the western United States. John Sutter personally discovered gold.

QUESTION 31

What are two of the main water issues for California? (select two answers)Urban areas demanding a high quantity of water El Niño year Temporal Spatial

QUESTION 32

Which of the following whale species has the world’s longest migration pattern from the Bering Strait to Baja California? Humpback WhalesSperm WhalesBlue WhalesGray Whales

QUESTION 33

Within the agri-business, what contributes the most amount of CO2 in the atmosphere?BeefChickenEggsCheesePork

QUESTION 34

Intergenerational trauma is a theory which states that trauma can be transferred (via genes) from the first generation of trauma survivors to the second generation of offspring of the survivors. True False

QUESTION 35

Where do the effects of the El Niño start?Indian OceanGulf of CaliforniaPacific OceanGulf of MexicoAtlantic Ocean

QUESTION 36

Which of the following currents in the North Pacific Gyre, flows along the coastal area of California? North PacificNorth EquatorialKuroshioCalifornia

QUESTION 37

Match the following terms to its definition and/or characteristics. – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. El Niño – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. La Niña – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Aquifer – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Offshore waters – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Southern Coast of California – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Maf – A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Hydrologic region A.An irregularly occurring and complex series of climatic changes affecting the equatorial Pacific region and beyond every few years, characterized by the appearance of unusually warm, nutrient-poor water off northern Peru and Ecuador.B.Cooling of the water in the equatorial Pacific, which occurs at irregular intervals, and is associated with widespread changes in weather patterns such as California getting less precipitation. C.Underground layers of porous water-bearing material D.Begins at depths of 328’ & continues to 200 miles and is much less fertile due to less upwelling.E.The east-west orientation and the presence of the Channel Islands protectthe shoreline from a rugged coastline. F.A gyre of marine debris particles such as plastic and other floating trash.G.A unit of measurement for water H.The water cycle and system of a particular area.

QUESTION 38

The main purpose of a Mission was to: To teach the natives about Spain and its rulersTo protect the Spaniards from the Native AmericansIntroduce and teach Catholicism to Native Americans in CaliforniaTo trade goods

QUESTION 39

Which of the following are true regarding the Salton Sea? (select all that apply)Agriculture contributed to the current level of salinity of the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea is home to endemic migratory birds and marine animals. The Salton Sea was once a thriving hotspot for tourism. The Salton Sea has existed for thousands of years.

QUESTION 40

The California coast is constantly being reshaped due to it being an active margin. True False

QUESTION 41

The Greater Los Angeles area has aqueducts coming into the city to supply it with water.12345

QUESTION 42

Which of the following creates a domino-like effect that decreases phytoplankton thus impacting the marine ecosystem. aLack of wetland areasbOverfishing cEl NiñodDepletion of kelp forests

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