CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest I

CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest I History & Social Sciences California Geography (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct

Question:

The Basin and Range, it covers a lot of territory--where is it?

Answer:

Northeastern corner of the state

Mid-state:

. South of Lake Tahoe and . East of Sierras . South of Sierras . Boundary with Arizona . Boundary with Mexico

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Question:

Is the Mojave Desert part of the Basin & Range?

Answer:

Yes

Question:

Is the northern section of the Basin & Range a lava plateau?

Answer:

Yes

Question:

The southern section is generally dry. What is the major geographical feature in the south?

Answer:

Mojave Desert

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Question:

Besides the Mojave Desert, what are 3 other significant areas in this region?

Answer:

• Northwest & Southwest Great Basin
• Northwestern Sonoran Desert
• Salton Sea trough

Question:

Where is Death Valley?

Answer:

Mojave Desert

Question:

Where is the lowest point in the U.S.?

Answer:

Death Valley

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Question:

How was Death Valley formed?

Answer:

Faulting (not erosion)

Question:

Does the Basin & Range extend east into Nevada & Utah?

Answer:

Yes--it includes almost all of Nevada!

Question:

What river forms the boundary between CA and AZ?

Answer:

Colorado River

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