Vocabulary
Questions
Questions 2
Questions 3
100
E Pluribus Unum
What is the motto of the United states? ("Out of many, one")
100
What is one reason the United States is so varied?
People have moved here from all over the world.
100
Why do we divide the country into regions?
To make it easier to study geography
100
Which of the following is a RENEWABLE resource? A) Gasoline B) Steel C) Trees D) Gold
C) Trees
200
Immigrants
What is the word for those who come to live in the United States from another country?
200
Why is the Pledge of Allegiance important?
It tells the basic ideals Americans share.
200
Which of the following is NOT a way people use the land? A) For growing crops B) For building cities C) For raising animals D) For shaping landforms
D) For shaping landforms
200
Which of the following is NOT a reason national parks were created? A) They are for the benefit and enjoyment of the people. B) They store natural resources so we will never run out. C) They help protect the environment. D) They help preserve the land, plants, animals, and other natural resources.
B) They store natural resources so we will never run out.
300
Democracy
What is the power of the people to make decisions about government?
300
Which historical quote reminds people of their responsibilities as citizens?
"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."
300
Why is the climate in the southern United States warmer than in the North?
The southern states are closer to the equator.
300
In what ways do people from varied backgrounds work together to benefit our country?
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400
Free Enterprise
What is the right to start a business and own property?
400
According to the United States Constitution, who runs the government?
The People
400
Which is an example of regions working together? A) Rice grown in the Southwest is sold in Houston, Texas. B) Electricity from Texas is sold to California. C) People born in Pennsylvania grow up and live there as adults. D) Storms in the Northeast shut down highways.
B) Electricity from Texas is sold to California.
400
How does the type of information on a line graph differ from the information on a circle graph?
Information on a line graph measures change over time, whereas information on a circle graph measures how a whole is divided into parts.
500
Supply and Demand
What are the terms for how much of a product there is and how much of it people will buy?
500
Which of these is NOT a benefit of free enterprise: A) Choice of money B) Choice of products C) Choice in spending D) Choice to start a business
A) Choice of money
500
Which type of natural resource is important in making energy and electricity? A) Fossil Fuel B) Granite C) Metal D) Soil
A) Fossil Fuel
500
What is Mrs. Blanchard's husband's name?
Matt (or Matthew)
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