WorksheetsCensus
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What does the word decennial mean?
occurring every 5 years
occurring every 20 years
occurring every year
occurring every 10 years
In what year was the first U.S. Census conducted?
1880
1790
1780
1890
The 2020 Census begins in what season?
spring
summer
winter
fall
What part of the country gets counted during the census?
only the 50 states
only the U.S. territories
all 50 states and U.S. territories
What is the census?
A count of how many pets live in the U.S.
A count of every single person who lives in the U.S.
A count of only relatives that live with your family.
A count of teachers and students in your community.
In 2017 what did most homes in the U.S. have?
pet
T.V.
books
computer
In what year will the next U.S. Census take place?
2030
2025
2040
2050
Which pets need to be counted for the 2020 Census?
only older pets
only dogs and cats
both dogs and cats
no pets are counted
Why is it important to correctly count people during the census?
It will help the government determine how many amusement parks need to be built in the future.
It will help the government determine what each community needs.
It will help the government determine how many students will graduate from college.
Who was the president of the U.S. during the first census?
Abraham Lincoln
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Who gets counted in the census?
only adults
only children
grandparents and children
everyone
Census responses can be reported by which method?
only by mail
only by phone
only online
by phone, mail, or online
How often does the census occur?
every 5 years
every 10 years
every year
every 20 years
About how many people were counted in the 2010 Census?
about 200 million
about 30 million
about 300 million
about 300 billion
When adults complete the census, it will help their communities get its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
True
False
