Week 27_Homework_6th Social Studies

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What is deforestation?

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Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale.

Answer explanation

What is Deforestation?

• The clearing or removal of trees and forests.

• It can be caused by natural events (fires, droughts) or human activities.

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Which continent of countries colonized (took control over) the Americas?

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Europe

Answer explanation

European countries like Spain, England, France, and Portugal colonized the Americas because they wanted new land, resources, and wealth. They also wanted to spread their religion and gain power over new territories.

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Colonization is...

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an action or process where one group uses violent force to take control of land, Indigenous peoples, and resources.

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True or False:
There are two continents considered to be "The Americas".

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True

Answer explanation

Both North and South America are continents in the Americas, also including the Central America region.

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Where is the Amazon River located?

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South America

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Where is the Mississippi River located?

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North America

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What is a refugee?

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A person that fled his country from violence, fear or persecution.

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What picture represents the term assimilation?

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What picture represents the term deforestation?

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What picture represents the term economics?

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