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Silicon Valley, California, United States is one of the greatest science parks in the world today as it contains hundreds of hightech information technology industries. Which of the following two statements about the Sillicon Valley is correct? A. Silicon Valley was once called the "Valley of Heart's Delight". B. It was so called because hundreds and thousands of varieties of flowers bloomed therein. 

Silicon Valley, California, United States is one of the greatest science parks in the world today as it contains hundreds of hightech information technology industries. Which of the following two statements about the Sillicon Valley is correct? A. Silicon Valley was once called the "Valley of Heart's Delight". B. It was so called because hundreds and thousands of varieties of flowers bloomed therein.  Correct Answer Only (A)

The correct answer is option A.

Key Points

  • Silicon Valley is a region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California which serves as a global center for innovation and high technology.
  • Valley refers to the Santa Clara Valley which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and  Silicon refers to the computer-related industries and high concentration of semiconductor in the area.
  • These types of similar technology firms replaced the orchards which gave the area its nickname, "the Valley of Heart's Delight".
  • The largest city of Silicon Valley in San Jose.

Additional Information

  • The term "Silicon Valley" was coined in 1971 by journalist Don Hoefler.
  • The major Silicon Valley cities are following:-
    • Santa Clara, Redwood City,  Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View.

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