Grade 6 Social Studies Midterm Review Part 1

• What is the shape of the Earth?

• • Square

• • Sphere

• • Cube

• • Pyramid

• Which line of latitude is known as the equator?

• 0

• 45

• 90

• 180

• What is the study of the Earth called?

• history

• geography

• geology

• sociology

• What is a collection of maps called?

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• atlas

• almanac

• How many continents are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

• What is a large body of salt water called?

• lake

• river

• ocean

• pond

• What runs from the North Pole to the South Pole on a map?

• latitude

• meridians

• equator

• What does a political map show?

• • Weather patterns

• Cities, states, and countries

•  Physical features

•  Historical events

What instrument shows directions on a map?

• •  Telescope

• Ruler

• • Compass

• Protractor

• Which ocean is the furthest to the North?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean