Instructions: Read the passages about California and Oregon. Then decide whether each statement applies to California, Oregon, Both, or Neither. Click the correct cell in the table. When finished, press Submit Answers to check your work.

California

California, located along the west coast of the United States, became America’s 31st state on September 9, 1850, soon after gold was discovered at Sutter’s Fort. California, which is nicknamed the Golden State, borders Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. The Pacific Ocean lies to its west. Its capital is Sacramento and its largest city is Los Angeles. California has more people than any other state and has numerous attractions that bring people from all over the world such as Disneyland, Hollywood, Lake Tahoe, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. California also has vibrant cities such as San Francisco and San Diego. It has beautiful national parks such as Yosemite and Redwood, which feature some of the tallest trees in the world. California has snow-capped mountain ranges, volcanoes, deserts, and beautiful beaches.

Oregon

Oregon, located in the northwestern portion of the United States, became America’s 33rd state on February 14, 1859. Over four million people live in Oregon, which is nicknamed the Beaver State. Oregon is bordered by California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. To its west is the Pacific Ocean. Oregon’s capital is Salem. Its largest city is Portland. Oregon’s most famous attraction is probably Crater Lake National Park, located in the southern part of the state. Crater Lake is a large, deep lake that was formed when a volcano collapsed. The lake is unusually blue in color. Parts of the lake are more than 2,000 feet deep. Crater Lake National Park is also one of the snowiest places in the world. In an average winter, it receives up to 45 feet of snow!