San Francisco - My Favourite City!

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1. At Fisherman's Wharf, there is a pier that is popular with both tourists and sea lions. Which pier is it? Pier 36 Pier 38 Pier 39 Pier 37

2. Which area was popular in the flower-power era of the 1960's? Chinatown Haight-Ashbury SoMa Nob Hill

3. SoMa is short for South Maple Avenue. True False

4. What is the name of the man made island that the Bay Bridge passes by on its way from San Francisco to Oakland? Bay Island Alcatraz Treasure Island Bird Island

5. Coit Tower, at the top of Telegraph Hill, is said to resemble what? A lighthouse A cigar A fire hose nozzle A bread stick

6. BART is one of the transport systems in San Francisco. True False

7. In 1775, Juan Manuel de Ayala discovered 'La Isla de los Alcatraces'('Alcatraz Island'), what does this translate to in English? Island of the Osprey Island of the Pelicans Island of the Seals Island of the Eagles

8. A tiny village called Yerba Buena, which originated in the 1770's, is now modern-day San Francisco. True False

9. Where would you find the Trans-America Pyramid? Chinatown Downtown North Beach SoMa

10. What is the name of the very crooked street that is located in the north of the city? Lombard Street Pine Street Hayes Road Prescott Street