Around California -1 - Answers

Published: Friday 7th February 2025A free quiz about the people and places in California.
  1. In which year did California officially become a State of the USA? 1850
  2. Which mountain range, which contains California's highest mountain, lies mainly in the State of California? Sierra Nevada.
  3. What is the three letter code for Los Angeles airport? LAX.
  4. Which Californian city is host to the largest naval fleet in the World? San Diego.
  5. Of which Californian city was Clint Eastwood once Mayor? Carmel (by the Sea).
  6. What is the name of the 210 ft art deco tower that sits on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco? Coit Tower.
  7. Which three States share a land boundary with California? Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.
  8. In which year did Los Angeles first host the Summer Olympics? 1932
  9. Located in Eastern California, which is the lowest point of elevation in the USA? Death Valley.
  10. How many National Parks are there in California? Nine.
  11. Which ocean does the State of California have a coast with? Pacific Ocean.
  12. Which island off the coast of Southern California is home to a herd of wild buffalo? Catalina Island.
  13. Which Californian city has the second largest population population of all US cities? Los Angeles.
  14. Which Californian university has been responsible for discovering 16 elements including Plutonium and Fermium? Berkeley.
  15. In which Californian city does the famous Route 66 terminate? Santa Monica.
  16. What sport is played by the San Jose Sharks? Ice hockey.
  17. Which animal is depicted on the State flag of California? Bear.
  18. Yerba Buena was the original name of which Californian city? San Francisco.
  19. In which Californian city would you find the headquarters of Google? Mountain View.
  20. Which Californian National Park shares its name with a U2 album? Joshua Tree.

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