6th Grade Social Studies Review

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the effects of acid rain?

• Acid rain ruins forests, such as the Black Forest in Germany.

• Germany is developing new types of energy to prevent acid rain.

• Factories are switching to cleaner fuels to stop pollution.

• Acid rain comes from factories & power plants.

Which letter best represents Australia's economic system?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following describes the most populated area in Australia?

• The southeastern corner is the most populated because of the temperate climate.

• The southwestern coast is the most populated because of the fishing industry.

• The outback is the most populated because of the mining operations.

• The bush is the most populated because of the weather & climate.

Which of the following was an effect of the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine?

• Nuclear power plants started to open around the world.

• Pine forests that were near the plant were able to grow & flourish.

• People living in the contaminated areas noticed a decrease in cancer.

• Many people & animals became sick & died.

What do Islam, Judaism, & Christianity have in common?

• They were all founded by the same person.

• They recognize the same holy days.

• They are monotheistic.

• They use the same holy book.

Which economic system is closest to what is used in the United Kingdom?

• market

• command

• communist

• traditional

Which organization has the following for its member countries: free trade, a single currency, & promotes human rights in those countries & the rest of the world?

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• Commonwealth of Nations

• European Union

What is the difference between parliament & the monarch in the United Kingdom?

• The parliament elects the House of Commons while the monarch elects the House of Lords.

• The parliament makes the laws while the monarch serves as the head of state.

• The parliament makes the laws while the monarch elects the members of parliament.

• The parliament elects the House of Lords while the monarch makes the laws.

Which of the following can be defined as a plan for spending and saving one's income?

• expenses

• budget

• investment

• mortgage

Which part of the Treaty of Versailles was the MOST damaging to the German economy?

• Germany had to pay war reparations.

• Germany lost land.

• German leaders were put on trial.

• Germany had to reduce the size of their military.