social sciences part 3

Which social scientist would study artifacts from these ruins?

• archaeologist

• economist

• psychologist

• geographer

What is the primary method archaeologists use to study history?

• observing people in their natural environment

• practicing local customs

• examining artifacts of a specific group

• reading diaries of a group of people

What phrase most accurately defines the term culture?

• a first hand account of an event

• the interaction of plants and animals in an environment

• a way of life shared by members of a society

• the artifacts left by ancient peoples

Which field of study are the terms artifact, carbon dating, and dig associated with?

• civics

• economics

• archaeology

• anthropology

Mountains, hills, plains, rivers, and oceans are examples of

• political resources

• mineral resources

• geographic features

• vegetation

The picture of the Maya Ruins is evidence that the Maya people had

• developed terrace farming

• established an advanced civilization

• copied the architecture of the Iroquois

• constructed wooden public buildings

The study of economics focuses on

• earth and its relationship to our environment

• different types of governments and how they operate

• past cultures

• production, distribution and consumption of goods and services

Which geographic feature of the Atlantic coastline contributed most to the growth of colonial trade?

• many offshore islands

• high, rocky cliffs

• natural harbors

• barrier reefs

"Transportation costs rise as gas prices reach record high"

"Unemployment rates drop to 4.5% in Upstate NY"

"Threat of recession leads to budget cuts"

Which social scientist would examine these things?

• psychologist

• archaeologist

• economist

• geographer

Which social scientist studies the human mind?

• Geographer

• Anthropologist

• Psychologist

• Sociologist