WorksheetsSocial Studies 6th Grade Semester Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
The imaginary line through Greenwich, England. It is 0 degrees on the map.
Equator
Longitude
Prime Meridian
Climate map
Latitude is the ____________ lines that run _____ and _____ parallel to the equator.
horizontal, east, west
vertical, north, south
diagonal, south, west
dissecting, north, east
3D representation of the Earth is called what?
map
globe
equator
coastal plains
Vertical lines that run north and south from the north pole to the south pole are called what?
latitude lines
prime meridian lines
longitude lines
parallel lines
This is the line that separates the northern and southern hemisphere.
Equilateral
Economy
Ecosystem
Equator
Customs and beliefs handed down from generation to generation.
Traditions
culture
society
government
Religion is...
An institution that a society uses to enforce its laws.
A set of beliefs and practices followed by people in a particular culture.
Horizontal lines that run north and south.
Celebrations and parties that a culture has.
The various branches of creative activity such as painting, music, literature and dance is what?
food
society
art
religion
Cuba and Germany HAD a similar type of _______________, or an institution a society uses to enforce its laws. Ours is a democracy.
Government
GDP
Clothing
Language
A _________ is a body of water that runs between two high cliffs. They are common in Norway and other Northern areas of Europe.
archipelago
coastal plains
fjord
polder
Rain forests help boost the economy of several countries in Central America. What is the definition of a rain forest and how does it boost the economy?
It is the lowlands nest to the seacoast. One way it boosts the economy is through fishing and boating expeditions.
It is a heavily wooded forest that may receive more than 100 inches of rain per year. One way it boosts the economy is through tourism.
The Netherlands increased their landmass by building these.
isthmus
aqueduct
polder
Denmark
Ecosystem is defined as a place where ___________ and __________ rely on the ______________ to survive.
plants, animals, environment
goods, services, money
oceans, valley, people
Humans contribute to this by farming commercially, allowing cattle to graze, and cutting down trees to harvest the wood.
dimension or ocean pollution
deforestation or forest loss
canopy or roof of trees
planting crops or farming
Bridges, roads, buildings, pyramids, houses and how we use them are an example of this...
natural geography
animal geography
human geography
physical geography
Mountains, volcanoes, valleys, rivers, and forests are an example of this...
physical geography
human geography
economy
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation is called a ___________.
canal
canoe
clever
pathway
What are the 5 Themes of Geography?
True or False: Movement in the 5 themes of Geography includes how citizens in the region or location get information.
False
True
True or False: Human Environment Interaction is NOT the HE in Mr. Help.
True
False
