Social Studies Quiz Chapters 4-5 4th grade

What is a swamp?

• A flat grassland.

• A low area of land that is covered by water at least part of the year.

• A mountainous region with dense forests.
• A body of water with flowing currents.

What is a hurricane?

• A type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest
• A type of dessert made with chocolate and cream
• A heavy storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean.

• A type of dance originating from South America

What is a savanna?

• A type of ecosystem characterized by dense forests and heavy rainfall.
• A type of desert with extreme temperatures and little vegetation.
• A type of wetland with marshy grasses and a lot of water.

• A flat grassland.

Where is the Everglades National Park located?

• In southern Florida

• In Orlando, Florida

• Tallahassee, Florida

• In Florida's panhandle

What ocean is on the east coast of Florida?

• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean

What kind of landform is Florida?

• Island
• Peninsula
• Mountain
• Plateau

What kind of climate does Florida have?

• Cold

• Polar
• Desert
• Tropical

What is population density?

• The measure of the number of trees in a particular area or region.
• The measure of the number of cars in a particular area or region.
• The measure of the number of individuals in a particular area or region.
• The measure of the number of buildings in a particular area or region.

What does economy mean?

• The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods. How money is used in a region.

• The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.
• The practice of growing crops and raising livestock for food or other products.
• The study of plants and animals in their natural environment.

What are Florida's physical features?

• Everglades, swamps, and flat land.

• Tropical rainforests
• Mountains and deserts
• Forests and mountains.