Social Studies Week 1 Quiz

What is geography?

• Study of the Earth's physical features and the human activity that affects and is affected by these
• Study of the human history and ancient times

• The study of space and celestial objects

• Study of animals and other living creatures

What is a globe?

• A flat map of the world
• A type of clock
• A three-dimensional, spherical model of Earth
• A type of telescope

The lines of latitude are the lines that run from ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   across the earth.

• East
• West
• North
• South

The lines of longitude are the lines that run from ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   across the earth.

• East
• West
• North
• South

What is a compass?

• A tool used for calculating simple math problems

• A tool or instrument used to find north south east and west

• A type of ancient clock
• A tool that is able to measure temperature

What is a physical feature of the earth?

• A part of Earth’s surface including land masses and bodies of water.

• The earth is a round planet

• The earth has a moon orbiting it

• The earth has many beautiful cities on all of its continents

What is a landform?

• The way humans make more land

• The way the earth was made

• A type of weather
• A natural feature of the earth's surface

What is climate?

• The weather forecast for next week

• When a person attempts to scale a mountain

• The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
• Natural disasters such as hurricanes or flooding

What is vegetation?

• The type of people in an area or region

• The type of animals in an area or region

• The type of rocks in an area or region

• The types of plants in an area or region

What is an isthmus?

• A type of cloud
• A narrow strip of land with sea on either side
• A large body of salt water
• a holiday that is celebrated on December 25th