Themes of SS/Geo
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
Forces that drive human civilization
Which type of map represents population distribution?
A) Topographic map
B) Political map
C) Thematic map
D) Nautical chart
Thematic map
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
An original document from a specific time
The equator is located at:
A) 0° latitude
B) 90° latitude
C) 180° longitude
D) 45° longitude
0° latitude
The smallest continent is:
A) Europe
B) Australia
C) Antarctica
D) South America
Australia
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
Who has the most power, and how they use it
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
Precise coordinates on Earth
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
A history book about World War II
Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
A legend on a map helps you:
A) Understand map symbols
B) Calculate distance
C) Determine population
D) Find absolute location
Understand map symbols
Which theme focuses on how humans adapt to and modify their environment?
A) Location
B) Human-Environment Interaction
C) Region
D) Movement
Human-Environment Interaction
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
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
Movement
A historical artifact is an example of a:
A) Secondary source
B) Primary source
C) Modern interpretation
D) Fictional account
Primary source
Which source provides a firsthand account of an event?
A) A textbook
B) A documentary
C) An eyewitness interview
D) A historical summary
An eyewitness interview
The geographic theme that describes the physical and cultural characteristics of an area is:
A) Place
B) Location
C) Region
D) Movement
Place
How many continents are there?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
7
Which continent is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) Australia
D) Europe
Australia
The study of Earth's physical features is called:
A) Sociology
B) Anthropology
C) Physical Geography
D) Political Science
Physical Geography
The continent with the largest area is
Asia
A topographic map primarily shows:
A) Political boundaries
B) Elevation and terrain
C) Population density
D) Climate zones
Elevation and terrain
The largest ocean on Earth is:
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Select one of the following types of technology that has changed the world:
A) Population
B) iPhones
C) Journals
D) Manuscripts
iPhones
Latitude lines run:
A) North to South
B) East to West
C) Diagonally
D) In a spiral
East to West
What is Mr. Newton's dog's name?
Ruby