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Social Studies Week 1 Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is geography?

a)
Study of the Earth's physical features and the human activity that affects and is affected by these
b)

Study of the human history and ancient times

c)

The study of space and celestial objects

d)

Study of animals and other living creatures

2.

What is a globe?

a)
A flat map of the world
b)
A type of clock
c)
A three-dimensional, spherical model of Earth
d)
A type of telescope
3.

The lines of latitude are the lines that run from ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   across the earth.

Choose from the below words
East
West
North
South
4.

The lines of longitude are the lines that run from ​ (a)   to ​ (b)   across the earth.

Choose from the below words
East
West
North
South
5.

What is a compass?

a)

A tool used for calculating simple math problems

b)

A tool or instrument used to find north south east and west

c)
A type of ancient clock
d)

A tool that is able to measure temperature

6.

What is a physical feature of the earth?

a)

A part of Earth’s surface including land masses and bodies of water.

b)

The earth is a round planet

c)

The earth has a moon orbiting it

d)

The earth has many beautiful cities on all of its continents

7.

What is a landform?

a)

The way humans make more land

b)

The way the earth was made

c)
A type of weather
d)
A natural feature of the earth's surface
8.

What is climate?

a)

The weather forecast for next week

b)

When a person attempts to scale a mountain

c)
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
d)

Natural disasters such as hurricanes or flooding

9.

What is vegetation?

a)

The type of people in an area or region

b)

The type of animals in an area or region

c)

The type of rocks in an area or region

d)

The types of plants in an area or region

10.

What is an isthmus?

a)
A type of cloud
b)
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side
c)
A large body of salt water
d)

a holiday that is celebrated on December 25th

11.

What is a government?

a)

The organization that publishes books for children.

b)

The organization that rescues animals in a country, state, or community.

c)

The organization that makes the automobiles in a country, state, or community.

d)

The organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community and has the power to enforce them.