Understanding Government and Geography

Maria has enough money to buy either a new book or a toy, but not both. If she chooses the book, what is her opportunity cost?

• The book she bought

• The toy she did not buy

• The money she spent

• The store she visited

If a family decides to spend their Saturday at the park instead of going to the movies, what did they give up?

• The park

• The movies

• Their car

• Their lunch

Which of the following is an example of a law that the government might make to keep people safe?

• A rule that says you must wear a seatbelt in the car

• A suggestion to eat healthy foods

• A tip to read more books

• A wish for sunny weather

If someone breaks a law, which branch of government decides if the law has been broken?

• The group that makes laws

• The group that carries out laws

• The group that decides if laws have been broken

• The group that collects taxes

Which of the following is a contribution from Ancient Greece that we still use today?

• The invention of the wheel

• The Olympic Games

• The building of pyramids

• The creation of paper

How did the invention of paper by ancient Chinese people affect the world today?

• It made it possible for people to write and share ideas easily

• It helped people build stronger houses

• It made farming easier

• It created new types of food

Which river is the longest in North America?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Yukon River

• Rio Grande

If you are traveling from the east coast to the west coast of North America, which major mountain range would you cross?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

• Himalayas

Which river is a major geographic feature of South America and is known for its large rainforest?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Danube River

The Andes Mountains run along the western side of which continent?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Africa