Which California landmark consists of nine tall white letters spelling a famous location?

• A. Hollywood Sign
• B. Golden Gate Bridge
• C. Santa Monica Pier
• D. Griffith Observatory

Answer: (A)

This question tests your ability to identify a famous outdoor landmark by a distinctive feature—nine tall white letters spelling a location. The Hollywood Sign fits this perfectly: it’s nine large white letters arranged across a hillside spelling HOLLYWOOD, perched on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles. It began in 1923 as "Hollywoodland" to advertise a real estate development, with the "land" portion removed in 1949, leaving the iconic sign we know today. It’s a global symbol of the film and TV industry, instantly recognizable to people everywhere. The other options describe different kinds of California landmarks—one is a long bridge, another a pier with rides, and another an observatory—none of which match the feature of a sign made of nine letters.