My Social Studies Checkpoint review

Which features are on a physical map?

• cities and rivers

• biomes and cities

• mountains and plains

• lakes and populations

Which of the following is the best way to adapt to a hot climate?

• build large fires for warmth

• Warm coats and boots are worn outside

• People wear raincoats and carry umbrellas

• Sunglasses and hats protect people from the sun

How could someone in the mountains modify their environment?

• carve a road in a hillside

• lift homes to avoid flooding

• build flat roofs to avoid the heat

• plant crops in open grassy fields

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What information supports the map?

• Texas does not have natural hazards

• the U.S. does not experience tornadoes

• there were fewer hazards in 2020 than 2019

• earthquakes mainly occur in the western U.S

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Hurricane moves from the water onto land, so what can happen?

• Tornados and flooding occur

• Floating ice damages homes

• Heavy snowfall blocks roadw

• Shaking ground destroys buildings.

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Which of the following are negative effects of building roads? Select TWO that apply.

• it destroys many trees

• chemicals wash into rivers

• decreases traffic in the area

• rainfall runoff patterns change

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What is one positive effect of conserving water?

• Water will run out more quickly.

• he water will become polluted.

• The animals will drink unsafe water

• There will be more water for the future

Which sentence best describes why cultures are always changing?

• Shared stories become part of culture

• Language is an important part of culture

• Culture comes from using local resources

• New cultures are created when groups mix

How is culture passed from one generation to the next?

• reading about cultures around the world

• sharing customs and celebrations as a family

• requiring kids to adopt the neighborhood culture

• only allowing adults to participate in celebrations

Kadir Nelson and Carmen Lomas Garza’s works both ____

• celebrate their individual heritage

• treat them unfairly

• help their human spirit

• spanish experiences