WorksheetsMy Social Studies Checkpoint review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which features are on a physical map?
cities and rivers
biomes and cities
mountains and plains
lakes and populations
Which of the following is the best way to adapt to a hot climate?
build large fires for warmth
Warm coats and boots are worn outside
People wear raincoats and carry umbrellas
Sunglasses and hats protect people from the sun
How could someone in the mountains modify their environment?
carve a road in a hillside
lift homes to avoid flooding
build flat roofs to avoid the heat
plant crops in open grassy fields
What information supports the map?
Texas does not have natural hazards
the U.S. does not experience tornadoes
there were fewer hazards in 2020 than 2019
earthquakes mainly occur in the western U.S
Hurricane moves from the water onto land, so what can happen?
Tornados and flooding occur
Floating ice damages homes
Heavy snowfall blocks roadw
Shaking ground destroys buildings.
Which of the following are negative effects of building roads? Select TWO that apply.
it destroys many trees
chemicals wash into rivers
decreases traffic in the area
rainfall runoff patterns change
What is one positive effect of conserving water?
Water will run out more quickly.
he water will become polluted.
The animals will drink unsafe water
There will be more water for the future
Which sentence best describes why cultures are always changing?
Shared stories become part of culture
Language is an important part of culture
Culture comes from using local resources
New cultures are created when groups mix
How is culture passed from one generation to the next?
reading about cultures around the world
sharing customs and celebrations as a family
requiring kids to adopt the neighborhood culture
only allowing adults to participate in celebrations
Kadir Nelson and Carmen Lomas Garza’s works both ____
celebrate their individual heritage
treat them unfairly
help their human spirit
spanish experiences
What can the reader infer about the author’s heritage from this passage?
She lived in a big city as a child.
She grew up with cousins nearby
Her family settled in a remote area
Her father was a traveling salesman.
Why are cultural celebrations such as West Fest important?
They honor the west part of Texas.
They give us an opportunity to have a carnival.
They honor different cultures that are found in Texas
They honor people who travel west for work.
What information can be gathered by the map?
Cajuns settled in six states
Tejano influence is only in Texas
The best Cajun food is in Oklahoma.
Cajuns settled in Texas and Louisiana.
Which map feature helps the reader understand how many Cajun people are in Texas and Louisiana?
title
scale
legend
compass rose
Choose a cultural celebration featured from the text. According to the text, describe how it is celebrated. Why is this celebration important to your community?
