Social Studies Sem 1 Review

Front

Which two continents are located entirely in the Western Hemisphere?

Back

North America and South America

Front

What information will Hannah get about the relative location of Paris?

Back

where Paris is compared to another place

Front

When Kai was creating a flat map of his neighborhood, he noticed that the shapes and sizes of the buildings looked different from reality. This change occurs because of.

Back

distortion.

Front

Describe a meridian of longitude.

Back

from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

Maya is planning a trip around the world and wants to choose a map that shows the size and shapes of continents more accurately. Which type of map projection should she consider?

Back

It shows the size and shapes of continents more accurately.

Front

What is the main reason for the change of seasons throughout the year?

Back

the tilt of Earth's axis toward the sun

Front

What does a map’s scale compare?

Back

distance on a map with distance on Earth

Front

When Lily notices spring beginning in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is starting in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

winter

Front

Which month does Sydney, Australia get the most precipitation?

Back

April

Front

In what month should Sophia expect the coldest weather in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Back

February