Social Studies Proficiency Test 2nd 9 Weeks

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What does the Equator divide?

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The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

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What does 'rural' mean?

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Rural means relating to the countryside.

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What is the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is north of the Equator.

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What direction is North?

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North is one of the four main cardinal directions, opposite of South.

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What does 'suburban' mean?

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Suburban means an area where people live outside of a city.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the Equator.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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What does 'urban' mean?

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Urban means relating to a city.

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What is the Eastern Hemisphere?

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The Eastern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is east of the Prime Meridian.

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What is the Western Hemisphere?

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The Western Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is west of the Prime Meridian.