Vocabulary
Someone who flees their home because of war, violence, safety, or corrupt government.
Refugee
If traveling from Africa to Australia you would use this ocean.
Indian Ocean
What language is the most popular in Latin America?
Spanish
Radiation levels spiked, eventually killing thousands, throughout Europe after this catastrophic event in the 1980's
Chernobyl
What's the name of the animated Pixar movie in which a family is full of superheroes?
Incredibles
Imaginary lines on a map/globe that run parallel with the equator.
Latitude
What region of the United States is the largest and most undeveloped?
The West
Name the 3 major religions of the Middle East.
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Why do so many people living in Africa participate in poaching?
1) Ivory (elephants/rhinos) - worth a lot of money on the black market
2) People in Africa need resources & money to provide for what they don't have.
Besides the NBA playoffs, what other major sport is currently in the playoffs?
NHL
Things found within nature that can be used by people to help their living conditions.
Resources
Peninsula / Peninsulas
Give 3 reasons why the majority of Canada's population is near the border of the United States.
1) Warmer weather
2) More developed
3) More connection w/ the United States (business/resources/trade)
Name 3 ways the states got their shapes in the U.S.
1) Water
2) Slavery
3) War
4) Resources / Gold / Greed
5) Railroads
Which planet in our solar system is the largest?
Jupiter
The removal of salt from seawater using heavy machinery.
Desalination
Why is the Amazon River being deforested?
Besides a lack of resources (limited water/cropland), why are African countries struggling so much?
Weak / Corrupt Gov'ts
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1) Profession or message of faith (from Koran)
2) Giving / Donations / Support the less fortunate
3) Prayer (5x a day)
4) Fasting (Ramadan)
5) Hajj
Name 2 other Social Studies teachers at the 5/6 Building
Roth / Teal
Narrow inlets of the sea set between high cliffs.
Fjords
1) Ural Mts.
2) Alps
3) Pyrenees
4) Appennine Mts
Explain how European colonization affected the continent of Africa.
1) Exploited resources and landscape
2) Slavery
3) Abusive governments
4) Racial segregation
Name 5 countries in Central America (not including the islands in the Caribbean).
Answers may vary :)
What famous band sings "Don't Stop Believing?"
Journey