6th Grade Social Studies Unit 2 Post-test Review

One of the numerals on the map represents the Ural Mountains. The Ural Mountains form a natural barrier between which of the following?

• Europe and Asia

• France and Spain

• Europe and Africa

• France and Italy

One of the numerals on the map represents the Pyrenees. The Pyrenees form a natural barrier between which of the following?

• Europe and Africa

• France and Spain

• Europe and Asia

• France and Germany

One of the numerals on the map represents the Iberian Peninsula. What country is located on the

Iberian Peninsula?

• Italy

• Germany

• Russia

• Spain

Which numeral represents the Alps?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Based on this information, which is the BEST place for Sebastian to move?

• Germany, because there are no large cities in the country

• United Kingdom, because of its vast coastlines for him to fish

• Russia, because of its mild temperatures and abundant rainfall

• Italy, because it is the closest European country to the United States

How can the local government in London, England, lessen the amount of smog in the city?

• by banning fishing in the River Thames

• by cleaning up pollution in the River Thames

• by improving public transportation in London

• by banning farming in the area around London

Based on these maps and your knowledge of social studies, what conclusion can be drawn?

• The UK has a higher population density than Russia, in part because Russia has a much smaller territory.

• The UK has a higher population density than Russia, in part because much of Russia's territory is uninhabitable

• Russia has a higher population density than the UK, in part because Russia has more valuable natural resources.

• Russia has a higher population density than the UK, in part because Russia has a climate that is better for agriculture.

Where should Michelle move her company and why?

• Russia, because of its well-maintained roadways and highly competitive luxury car industry

• Italy, because of its low tariffs on imported goods and it is the location of several high end tire manufacturers

• Germany, because several luxury automakers are located there and it has an extensive highway system

• the United Kingdom, because there are many luxury automobile dealerships and customers there

What environmental hazard makes the region marked with an X dangerous to live in?

• It is threatened by acid rain caused by human activity

• It is threatened by acid rain caused by natural processes

• It is radioactive due to a human-cause disaster

• It is radioactive due to a natural disaster

What is the climate for the United Kingdom

• Long Summer

• Short Summer

• Moderate - Dry Summer

• Moderate - Rainy Summer