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Quiz about I Like California
Quiz about I Like California

I Like California Trivia Quiz


California is a large and beautiful state. Take this quiz and see how much you know about this magnificent state.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
392,684
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
589
Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (6/10), Guest 166 (9/10), Retired2006 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the state bird for California? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the state fossil for California? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The state insect for California is the California dogface butterfly.


Question 4 of 10
4. What stone is known as the state gemstone? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the California state flower? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Where, in California, would you find the desert tortoise? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the state of California's state flag known as? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The state rock for California is which of these? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the state vegetable of California? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Golden trout is indigenous to California.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the state bird for California?

Answer: Valley quail

The Valley quail is also known as the California quail. They have a crested plume that hangs forward on their heads. They lay a nest with multiple eggs underneath a shrub or bush. The females will mate with multiple males leaving the male to take care of the babies.
2. What is the state fossil for California?

Answer: Smilodon

Although the smilodon is commonly known as a saber-toothed tiger it is not closely related to the tiger. This prehistoric mammal lived in North America during the Pleistocene era. Many of this animal's fossils have been discovered in California.
3. The state insect for California is the California dogface butterfly.

Answer: True

There are California dogface butterflies all over California. The males (pictured) are much more colorful than the females which are gray in color. They feed on flower nectar and are very fast flyers. This flying speed makes them hard to photograph.
4. What stone is known as the state gemstone?

Answer: Bentonite

Bentonite is a beautiful blue form of serpentine. It is a six on the Mohs hardness scale. It is a rare mineral that is found in California and Japan. It can be cut into a beautiful blue gemstone.
5. What is the name of the California state flower?

Answer: California poppy

The California poppy is a bright and beautiful wild flower. It comes in shades of yellow, orange and red. This annual plant is used in the field of medicine and in cooking.
6. Where, in California, would you find the desert tortoise?

Answer: Mojave desert

The desert tortoise is found in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. They are very inactive which helps them live seventy years. They also have very low reproductive rates.
7. What is the state of California's state flag known as?

Answer: The Bear flag

The California state flag is also known as The Bear flag. In 1846 they proclaimed themselves to be a republic independent of Mexico. The flag included the grizzly bear which was indicative of strength. The occasion of their independence became known as The Bear Flag Revolution.
8. The state rock for California is which of these?

Answer: Serpentine

The name of serpentine is due to the green hue that is commonly seen in this rock. Serpentine has been known as false jade and used for carving and jewelry and in headstones.
9. What is the state vegetable of California?

Answer: Artichoke

The artichoke is a flower that is cultivated for food. The state of California grows approximately 100% of artichokes grown in the US. Castroville, California calls itself "The Artichoke Center of the World".
10. The Golden trout is indigenous to California.

Answer: True

The state of California's state fish is the Golden trout which is indigenous to the Kern River and Golden Trout Creek, inside the state. These are small fish, that don't grow over twelve inches.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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