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6th Grade SS Mid-Year Review: 5 Themes through Government

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What continent is this?

a)

South America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Australia

2.

7-11 just came out with a new Slurpee flavor… Grape Greatness! People are lining up like it's Black Friday to get taste.  What is happening with supply, demand and price of Slurpees? 

a)

Supply is increasing; demand is increasing; price will go up

b)

Supply is staying the same; demand is increasing; price will go up

c)

Supply is decreasing; demand is increasing; price will hold steady

d)

Supply is staying the same; demand is decreasing; price will go up

3.

If I travel from the Supermarket to the Fire Station, which direction am I going?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

4.

The study of the earth’s landscapes, peoples, places, and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live is called _______________.  

a)

social studies

b)

physical

c)

geography

d)

world study

5.

Give the latitude and longitude of the star.

a)

45 S, 60 E

b)

0, 0

c)

45 N, 15 W

d)

15 S, 60 E

6.

Which ocean is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Southern Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

7.

The acronym Mr. Help can help us recall the 5 themes. What are they?

a)

Movement, Region, HEI, Location, Place

b)

Movement, Recall, HEI, Latitude, Polar region

c)

Maps, Regions, Human-Environment Interaction, Longitude and Place

d)

Mountains, Rivers, Humans, Environment, Location, People

8.

What continent is this?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

Antarctica

9.

The sharing of information via email, social media, or conversation is an example of which theme?

a)

HEI

b)

Movement

c)

Region

d)

Place

10.

The document signed ratified in 1787 that outlines our country's government is called the ____.

a)

Compromise of 1820

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

11.

Wearing sunglasses and flip flops when it's warm and sunny outside is an example of which theme?

a)

Place

b)

Location

c)

Human Environment Interaction

d)

Movement

12.

A situation that affects the whole planet and essentially all of the people on it is called a _____.

a)

natural disaster

b)

natural hazard

c)

global problem

d)

struggle bus

13.

Which continent is this?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

South America

d)

North America

14.

Which ocean is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Southern Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

15.

If I travel from the hospital to the Police Station, which direction am I going?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southwest

c)

Southeast

d)

Northwest

16.

If I live near the Equator, what climate am I likely to experience?

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Snowy

17.

Krispy Kreme is offering a free dozen glazed donuts if you buy two other dozens at regular price. This is an example of a/an _________.

a)

economy

b)

incentive

c)

natural resource

d)

import

18.

Give the latitude and longitude of the star.

a)

15 S, 30 W

b)

0, 0

c)

15 N, 15 W

d)

15 N, 30 W

19.

What type of map should I use if I am wanting to figure out the best possible route to drive for my summer trip?

a)

Climate Map

b)

Physical Map

c)

Population Map

d)

Road map

20.

The piece on the map that allows you to calculate the approximate distance between places on the map is called the ________.

a)

map scale

b)

key or legend

c)

compass rose

d)

title

21.

In what month(s) was the average temperature around 5 degrees Celsius?

a)

March

b)

April and October

c)

November

d)

April and May

22.

Why do cartographers have to distort a map when making it 2D? 

a)

Maps don't get distorted.

b)

Because the continents must always be perfect.

c)

Earth is just distorted.

d)

Because the Earth is 3D.

23.

Which social scientist is most concerned with time and comparing things to what has been done in the past?

a)

Economist

b)

Historian

c)

Political Scientist

d)

Anthropologist

24.

An earthquake struck Macomb County last night. Only a few people felt it, no major structures were damaged. What would this be classified as?

a)

A natural hazard

b)

A natural disaster

c)

A global problem

d)

An unknown issue

25.

I'm visiting a new place in 2 weeks. I need to pack my suitcase and be dressed for the weather. Which tools might help me best? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Political map of the location

b)

Weather map of the location

c)

Population map for the location

d)

Climate graph of the location

26.

A shelter just received a large donation of kittens, but everyone that wants a cat in town already has one.  What is happening with supply, demand and price?   

  

a)

Supply is decreasing; demand is holding steady; price will drop

b)

Supply is increasing; demand is decreasing; price will go up

c)

Supply is increasing; demand is holding steady; price will drop

d)

Supply is staying the same; demand is increasing; price will go up

27.

In which month did Phoenix have the MOST rainfall?

a)

March

b)

December

c)

August

d)

July

28.

Saying the Pledge of Allegiance each morning is an example of this core democratic value.

a)

Liberty

b)

Patriotism

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Common Good

29.

Today I choose tacos for dinner. I missed out on pizza and chicken. Pizza and chicken were my ____.

a)

economy

b)

second chances

c)

opportunity costs

d)

government

30.

Which continent is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

South America

31.

Which form of government typically includes a king or queen?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

32.

I live in an economy where we follow the ways of our ancestors and barter for what we need. What type of economy do I live in?

a)

Market economy

b)

Command economy

c)

Traditional economy

d)

Historical economy

33.

Which social scientist is concerned with the impact on businesses?

a)

Political scientist

b)

Sociologist

c)

Geographer

d)

Economist

34.

Which landform will offer my fabulous views and good air quality but the potential for landslides?

a)

River

b)

Mountain

c)

Peninsula

d)

Desert

35.

I describe my trip to California by talking about the sunny weather and the Hollywood sign. Which theme fits?

a)

Movement

b)

Location

c)

HEI

d)

Place

36.

Tonight I am making pizza for dinner. I'll need cheese, yeast, and tomatoes. These are all which factor of production?

a)

Natural resources

b)

Capital resources

c)

Human resources

d)

Labor resources

37.

A system for producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services is a/an

a)

business

b)

entrepreneur

c)

geographer

d)

economy

38.

Several people from the neighborhood have organized a day to go and clean up the common areas and a local playground. Which core democratic value does this show?

a)

Patriotism

b)

Liberty

c)

Common Good

d)

Rule of Law

39.

A government run by a small group of people, usually wealthy, is called a/an _____.

a)

oligarchy

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

dictatorship

40.

Which ocean is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Southern Ocean

41.

The geographic inquiry process always starts with _____.

a)

Answering questions

b)

Organizing information

c)

Asking questions

d)

Analyzing data

42.

Which continent is the arrow pointing to?

a)

North America

b)

Europe

c)

South America

d)

Asia

43.

Which landform will allow me to fish and gather water but also place me in danger of flooding or animal attacks?

a)

Mountain

b)

Desert

c)

Plateau

d)

River

44.

Which is NOT a purpose of government?

a)

To protect the nation from outside forces/invaders

b)

To provide common services like education, post office

c)

To stock each household with needed items

d)

To keep order

45.

Imports and goods that _______ to a country; exports are goods that ______ a country.

a)

are important; not important

b)

come in; leave

c)

leave; come in

d)

are cheap to produce; are expensive

46.

Which ocean is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

47.

A government based on a religion is known as a/an _____.

a)

theocracy

b)

oligarchy

c)

anarchy

d)

democracy

48.

The Jet's Pizza delivery area grew by one mile when the Little Caesar's closed down. Which theme is this an example of?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Region

d)

HEI

49.

Use the climate graph provided. In which climate region might this place be located based on the data you see?

a)

Tropical

b)

Temperate

c)

Polar

d)

Desert

50.

Which continent is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Antarctica

b)

North America

c)

South America

d)

Europe

51.

Which social scientist is most concerned with people's beliefs?

a)

Anthropologist

b)

Sociologist

c)

Political Scientist

d)

Historian

52.

Yesterday I made cookies. The bowl, spoon, mixer, pans, and oven ere all my ______ resources.

a)

natural

b)

capital

c)

labor

d)

human

53.

I live in an economy where the government decides how much we produce and consume. What type of economy do I live in?

a)

Traditional

b)

Market

c)

Command

d)

Economical

54.

Which ocean is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Southern Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

55.

Our government is run by a harsh dictator who holds absolute power over all us citizens. What form of government do we have?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Monarchy

56.

Which social scientist is concerned with WHERE things take place?

a)

Historian

b)

Economist

c)

Political Scientist

d)

Geographer

57.

Google Maps identifying the latitude and longitude of a place is an example of which theme?

a)

Place

b)

Location

c)

Region

d)

Movement

58.

Which core democratic value includes freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

a)

Life

b)

Patriotism

c)

Liberty

d)

Truth

59.

Which continent and country is the arrow pointing to?

a)

Australia

b)

Canada

c)

Greenland

d)

Africa

60.

Which type of economy can also be called a capitalist economy, and allows for free trade and competition?

a)

Traditional

b)

Market

c)

Command

d)

Human