Social Studies 2nd Six Weeks Review

Front

Which of the following is a body of salt water? Lake, River, Stream, Ocean

Back

Ocean

Front

Which natural disaster releases hot ash which helps create rich soil for new plants to grow?

Back

Volcano

Front

Which of the following best describes tropical climates? Options: Cool and cold most of the year , Hot and dry most of the year , Cool and wet most of the year , Hot and wet most of the year

Back

Hot and wet most of the year

Front

Which of the following best describes how a hurricane can change the landscape? Mountain chains are formed. , Landslides and mudslides occur. , Heavy rains cause flooding. , Flowing lava kills plant life.

Back

Heavy rains cause flooding.

Front

Which of the following describes how people adapt to the environment? Wearing warm clothes for protection from the cold , Building a dam to create electricity , Cutting down trees to build houses , Mining coal and minerals from the earth

Back

Wearing warm clothes for protection from the cold

Front

Ranching and herding cattle are ways that people in a __________ climate have adapted to their environment.

Back

plains

Front

Harmful chemicals getting into the air and water is an example of ─

Back

pollution

Front

Which of the following lists a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource? Trees and soil, Trees and coal, Coal and oil, Oil and natural gas

Back

Trees and coal

Front

Which of the following best describes an effect of conserving natural resources?

Back

Less water and natural gas are used.

Front

Violent shaking of the earth is known as –

Back

an earthquake