Themes of SS
Which of the following best describes the study of themes in social studies?
A) Forces that drive human civilization
B) Mankind
C) Technology
D) Political Science
A /Forces that drive human civilization
Which theme focuses on how humans adapt to and modify their environment?
A) Location
B) Human-Environment Interaction
C) Region
D) Movement
B) Human-Environment Interaction
A topographic map primarily shows:
A) Political boundaries
B) Elevation and terrain
C) Population density
D) Climate zones
B) Elevation and terrain
How many continents are there?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
7
Absolute location is best described as:
A) A description using nearby landmarks
B) Precise coordinates on Earth
C) A general area
D) A cultural description
B) Precise coordinates on Earth
The theme of power is focused on :
A) Understand patterns
B) Explore human behavior and societies
C) Who has the most power, and how they use it
D) Analyze technology
C) Who has the most power, and how they use it
The geographic theme that describes the physical and cultural characteristics of an area is:
A) Place
B) Location
C) Region
D) Movement
A. place
Which type of map represents population distribution?
A) Topographic map
B) Political map
C) Thematic map
D) Nautical chart
C) Thematic map
The largest ocean on Earth is:
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Relative location refers to:
A) Exact latitude and longitude
B) Distance from the equator
C) Position in relation to other places
D) Specific street address
C) Position in relation to other places
The process of transferring information from one place to another is called:
A) Location
B) Movement
C) Region
D) Interaction
B)Movement
The equator is located at:
A) 0° latitude
B) 90° latitude
C) 180° longitude
D) 45° longitude
A) 0° latitude
Latitude lines run:
A) North to South
B) East to West
C) Diagonally
D) In a spiral
East to West
Which continent is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) Australia
D) Europe
C) Australia
A primary source is:
A) A summary written by a historian
B) An original document from a specific time
C) A textbook explanation
D) A modern interpretation of events
B) An original document from a specific time
Select one of the following types of technology that has changed the world:
A) Population
B) iPhones
C) Journals
D) Manuscripts
B) iPhones
The study of Earth's physical features is called:
A) Sociology
B) Anthropology
C) Physical Geography
D) Political Science
C) Physical Geography
A legend on a map helps you:
A) Understand map symbols
B) Calculate distance
C) Determine population
D) Find absolute location
A) Understand map symbols
Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
Which of the following is a secondary source?
A) A diary from World War II
B) An original photograph
C) A history book about World War II
D) A personal letter
C) A history book about World War II
__________ location uses specific coordinates like latitude and longitude.
Absolute
A __________ source is an original document created during a specific historical period.
Primary
The __________ Ocean is located between Africa and Australia.
Indian
The smallest continent is:
A) Europe
B) Australia
C) Antarctica
D) South America
B) Australia
Which source provides a firsthand account of an event?
A) A textbook
B) A documentary
C) An eyewitness interview
D) A historical summary
C) An eyewitness interview