Social Studies Unit 1 End of Unit Assessment

Absolute location can be represented by which of the following? 3.G.1.1

• A. Latitude

• B. Nearby...

• C. Longitude

• D. Both A and C

What is the absolute location of the church in Little Plumpton? 3.G.1.1

• A. 3E

• B. 3D

• C. 4D

• D. 2B

The school is across the street from the church. That is an example of 3.G.1.1

• Relative Location

• Exact Directions

• Absolute Location

• Landforms

When we describe a place saying that it has mountains and lakes, we are describing it by its. 3.G.1.2

• A. Culture

• B. Physical Characteristics

• C. Location

• D. Climate

Which of the following scenarios shows the best example of how climate affects peoples' lives? 3.G.1.2

• A. The weather is often sunny in hot and humid climates.

• B. People living in cold climates rely on hunting for food because farming is difficult.

• C. Gardeners need to understand weather and climate to grow plants.

• D. The plants and animals that live in dry climates are adapted to the lack of rain.

What makes natural resources important to the lives of people in a region? 3.G.1.2

• A. Natural resources provide materials that help the people of a region survive.

• B. Natural resources are man-made materials that people use for fun and activities in a region.

• C. Natural resources are only used to help with the movement of goods and people in a region.

• D. Natural resources help people decide what to wear in different climates.

Which of the following is not one of the 5 types of climates (climate zones)? 3.G.1.2

• A. Polar

• B. Continental

• C. Dry

• D. Heat

We use trains, planes, trucks, and boats to import and export goods, what does this represent? 3.G.1.3

• A. People

• B. Location

• C. Movement

• D. Region

Why would a person need to move to a new location? 3.G.1.3

• A. to go on vacation

• B. to buy a pet

• C. to start a new job

• D. to go to a restaurant

Which is an example of how geography and movement in a region are connected? - 3.G.1.3

• A. The coastal plains region of NC uses water as a source for the movement of goods.

• B. People use cars, airplanes, and buses for transportation in different regions.

• C. The mountain region of NC only uses trains to move goods and people to other regions.

• D. People relied on walking as a main source of transportation until bicycles were invented.