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6th Grade Final Exam Review 2025

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If John makes a purchase with which of the following may cost a buyer significantly more than the actual purchase price?

a)

cash

b)

check

c)

debit card

d)

credit card

2.

Why did disease have a disastrous affect on Aborigines after Europeans traveled to Australia?

a)

The colonists did not want to treat the Aborigines

b)

The Aborigines did not have any medical knowledge

c)

The Aborigines did not have immunity to European diseases

d)

The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone.

3.

What responsibility do Australian citizens have once they turn 18?

a)

They are required to vote in elections.

b)

They are required to serve in the military.

c)

They must officially join a national political party.

d)

They must pass a test to remain Australian citizens.

4.

The head of the Australian government is the

a)

monarch.

b)

parliament.

c)

prime minister.

d)

governor-general.

5.

Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?

a)

The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister.

b)

The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general.

c)

The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general.

d)

The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament.

6.

TRUE or FALSE: Canadian people live within 100 miles of its southern border so they can easily access goods and services in the United States

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Which country matches the section of the graph that is labeled A?

a)

China

b)

Mexico

c)

United States

d)

United Kingdom

8.

Which of the following issues do Québécois separatists support?

a)

Quebec should remain a part of Canada.

b)

Quebec should be independent of Canada.

c)

English should be the only official language in Quebec.

d)

French should be the official language in all of Canada.

9.

How can you characterize Australia's economic system?

a)

Mixed economy with a low gross domestic product.

b)

Mixed economy with a high gross domestic product.

c)

Command economy with a low gross domestic product.

d)

Command economy with a high gross domestic product.

10.

Australia and several other countries have free trade agreements. This means that they

a)

tax on imported goods.

b)

trade with each other.

c)

exchange goods without restrictions.

d)

ship goods between countries at no cost.

11.

Which of the following would people use when they do not have enough money to pay for something at the time they purchase it?

a)

personal check

b)

credit card

c)

money order

d)

debit card

12.

Why do the United States and Canada trade with each other more than overseas trading partners?

a)

Takes too long to ship goods overseas so people buy from nearby sources.

b)

The US does not have enough oil and Canada has the most oil in the world.

c)

Canada's climate is too cold to grow food so Canadians buy food from the United States.

d)

It is cheaper to ship goods to each other than to ship them to and from countries overseas.

13.

Why do countries engage in specialization and trade?

a)

to protect their economies from foreign influences

b)

to gain control over the economies of other countries

c)

to earn the highest profits possible on goods they produce

d)

to obtain the goods and services they need in the most efficient way

14.

Iron Kangaroo is a large mining corporation based in Western Australia. Over the past several years, the company's mines have become less productive and mines are frequently closed due to broken equipment. What is the BEST way for Iron Kangaroo to improve the productivity of the mines?

a)

They should hire additional workers.

b)

They should invest in new capital goods.

c)

They should acquire more natural resources.

d)

They should improve its workers' human capital.

15.

What is one reform implemented by the Canadian government in an attempt to satisfy residents of Quebec that favor independence?

a)

The government reduced the federal income tax rates for residents of Quebec.

b)

The government enacted harsher punishments for violations of religious freedom.

c)

The government awarded additional seats in the Canadian Parliament to Quebec.

d)

The government established English and French as the two official languages of Canada.

16.

During which period of the year are tourists MOST LIKELY to flock to Australia's beaches?

a)

December – March

b)

March – June

c)

June – September

d)

September – December

17.

What does Australia's gross domestic product depend on the MOST?

a)

the export of natural resources

b)

the import of natural resources

c)

the export of manufactured goods

d)

the import of manufactured goods

18.

Which Canadian province is shaded on the map?

a)

Alberta

b)

Manitoba

c)

Ontario

d)

Quebec

19.

One of the major environmental issues facing Canada is the creation of acid rain. What is one major source of acid rain?

a)

coal-fired power plants

b)

nuclear power plants

c)

hydropower plants

d)

wind power plants

20.

How has Canada’s investment in human capital MOST LIKELY affected the country?

a)

The government has placed limits on trade with other countries.

b)

Citizens have equal access to educational opportunities.

c)

Citizens enjoy a relatively high standard of living.

d)

The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.

21.

Why does the Canadian government invest in human capital?

a)

because Canada’s standard of living is very low

b)

because Canada’s population is rapidly growing

c)

because such investments improve economic growth

d)

because such investments limit foreign imports

22.

How has the North American Free Trade Agreement increased trade between the nations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States?

a)

Reduced tariffs

b)

Imposed quotas

c)

Established embargoes

d)

Prohibited foreign investment

23.

Davante lives in Canada. He and his family are going on vacation to New York City. They will fly into a major airport and then take a taxi to meet his aunt in the city. As they prepare for the trip, Davante's mom goes to a bank in Canada so that she will be prepared to pay for the taxi. What is she MOST LIKELY doing?

a)

requesting a passport from Canada

b)

applying for citizenship in the United States

c)

withdrawing a large amount of Canadian money

d)

exchanging Canadian money for US money

24.

Creating and following a personal budget helps people

a)

earn government benefits

b)

get a lower tax rate

c)

earn more money at work

d)

save money for emergencies

25.

What do personal budgets help people do?

a)

avoid having to pay taxes

b)

manage their incomes

c)

find goods they want to purchase

d)

balance their time at home and work

26.

Angel has a full-time job that pays her every two weeks. What should she spend her money on FIRST when she receives a paycheck?

a)

an expensive meal

b)

gifts for family

c)

books and games

d)

groceries and rent

27.

What is it called when an activity slows or outright blocks the free exchange of goods and services?

a)

Quota

b)

Production

c)

Trade barrier

d)

Goods

28.

What is the relative health, skills, education, and training of a nation’s labor force?

a)

Capital Goods

b)

Human Capital

c)

Literacy Rates

d)

Standard of Living

29.

What is it called when focusing on a narrow range of products/services that can be produced most efficiently?

a)

Voluntary Trade

b)

Specialization

c)

Standard of Living

d)

Trade Barrier

30.

Which nation features a government that is both a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy?

a)

Brazil

b)

Canada

c)

Mexico

d)

United States

31.

Why do some residents of Quebec want the province to become independent from Canada?

a)

They think that the province should join the United States.

b)

They want to preserve their province's language and culture.

c)

They do not like Canada's parliamentary system of government.

d)

They believe that other Canadians do not pay a fair share of taxes.

32.

Which numeral on this map represents the location of Hudson Bay?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

33.

Which numeral on this map represents the location of Atlantic Ocean?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

34.

Which numeral on this map represents the location of Arctic Ocean?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

35.

Which of the following geographic features is shaded on this map?

a)

the Atlantic Coastal Plain

b)

the Rocky Mountains

c)

the Canadian Shield

d)

the Appalachian Mountains

36.

What would be the MOST effective way that the government of Australia could improve the standard of living of its citizens?

a)

They could nationalize the country's major industries.

b)

They could significantly reduce social welfare spending.

c)

They could invest in the public education system in order to promote a high literacy rate.

d)

They could repeal environmental regulations so that businesses could earn higher profits.

37.

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of European colonization on the languages of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia?

a)

Native languages have been standardized and given an alphabet.

b)

Colonizers were able to successfully preserve many native languages.

c)

Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken.

d)

Most Aboriginal peoples have refused to give up their native languages for English.

38.

Which numeral represents the location Great Barrier Reef?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

39.

Which numeral represents the location Indian Ocean?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

40.

Which major bodies of water are shown on the map?

a)

the Indian and Atlantic oceans

b)

the Indian and Pacific oceans

c)

the Arctic and Pacific oceans

d)

the Arctic and Atlantic oceans

41.

What are the people fighting for the independence of Quebec known as?

a)

Abolitionists

b)

Federalists

c)

Nationalists

d)

Separatists

42.

Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?

a)

If Quebec is not independent they fear that they will run out of resources

b)

If Quebec is not independent they fear that their French culture will disappear

c)

If Quebec is not independent they fear that there will not be enough jobs for them

d)

If Quebec is not independent they fear that the province will become overpopulated

43.

Why do many of Canada's government leaders want Quebec to stay a part of Canada?

a)

Independence would hurt Canada's economy.

b)

Independence would threaten Canada's security.

c)

Independence would cause overpopulation in Canada.

d)

Independence would harm Canada's First Nation peoples.

44.

Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?

a)

Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air.

b)

Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity.

c)

Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy.

d)

Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States.

45.

How do citizens of Canada choose the leaders of their government?

a)

They elect people to represent them in the Senate. The Senate then selects the prime minister.

b)

They elect people to represent them in the Senate. The governor general then appoints the prime minister.

c)

They elect people to represent them in the House of Commons. The Queen of Canada then appoints the prime minister.

d)

They elect people to represent them in the House of Commons. The House of Commons then selects the prime minister.

46.

What makes it easier for people and businesses from different countries to trade with each other?

a)

high tariff rates

b)

the use of embargoes

c)

investment in capital goods

d)

a currency exchange system

47.

All income is limited. What is the result of this?

a)

People must make responsible spending decisions.

b)

People should avoid saving money in bank accounts.

c)

People should open as many credit cards as possible.

d)

People should buy what they want before necessities.

48.

What would help a person avoid getting into debt?

a)

using credit

b)

saving money

c)

obtaining loans

d)

paying interest

49.

If Isabella and her family wish to visit Uluru while vacationing in Australia, they will need to visit

a)

the area labeled numeral I.

b)

the area labeled numeral II.

c)

the area labeled numeral III.

d)

the area labeled numeral IV.

50.

How did NAFTA, which is now called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), affect the Mexican economy?

a)

There were fewer agricultural jobs in Mexico.

b)

The price of most consumer goods increased.

c)

Many service jobs were outsourced to the United States.

d)

Trade between Mexico and Canada declined significantly.

51.

What BEST reflects the impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement?

a)

the elimination of tariffs on the trade of certain goods

b)

the establishment of command economies in North America

c)

the decline of citizen participation in government

d)

the placement of embargoes on trade between nations

52.

Which of the following is the MOST pressing environmental concern for the residents of Brazil?

a)

industrial air pollution

b)

increasing water scarcity

c)

transboundary pollution from Bolivia

d)

the destruction of the Amazon rainforest

53.

Why does the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the whole world?

a)

The rainforest produces approximately a fifth of the world's oxygen.

b)

The deforestation contributes to drought conditions in many countries.

c)

The rainforest prevents the spread of polluted air and water to other regions.

d)

The crops grown in the rainforest account for much of the world's food supply.

54.

A purchase made with which of the following may cost a buyer significantly more than the actual purchase price?

a)

cash

b)

check

c)

debit card

d)

credit card

55.

Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has

a)

many wetlands and poor soil.

b)

high temperatures and little rain.

c)

a rugged and mountainous terrain

d)

dense rain forests and high humidity.

56.

The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?

a)

It means that 99% of all people in Australia over the age of 15 can read and write.

b)

It means that 99% of all people in Australia have read a book in the past year.

c)

It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates.

d)

It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading.

57.

Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?

a)

Australian

b)

Chinese

c)

English

d)

Dutch

58.

Based on the map, where do most Canadians live?

a)

in the region surrounding the Hudson Bay

b)

along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean

c)

in the cities of Whitehorse and Yellowknife

d)

near Canada's border with the United States

59.

Talia lives in Canada. She and her family are going on vacation to New York City. They will fly into a major airport and then take a taxi to meet Talia's Uncle in the city. As they prepare for the trip, Talia's mom goes to a bank in Canada so that she will be prepared to pay for the taxi. What is she MOST LIKELY doing?

a)

requesting a passport from Canada

b)

applying for citizenship in the United States

c)

withdrawing a large amount of Canadian money

d)

exchanging Canadian money for US money

60.

Which statement about the location of the Coral Sea in relation to the areas labeled on this map is correct?

a)

The Coral Sea is located southwest of the area labeled with the numeral I.

b)

The Coral Sea is located directly north of the area labeled with the numeral II.

c)

The Coral Sea is located directly south of the area labeled with the numeral III.

d)

The Coral Sea is located northeast of the area labeled with the numeral IV.

61.

Which statement about the location of the Great Victoria Desert is correct?

a)

It stretches east to west across land in the areas labeled by the numerals I and III.

b)

It stretches north to south across land in the areas labeled by the numerals II and III.

c)

It stretches east to west across land in the areas labeled by the numerals II and IV.

d)

It stretches north to south across land in the areas labeled by the numerals IV and V.

62.

If Isabella and her family wish to visit Uluru while vacationing in Australia, they will need to visit the area labeled

a)

the area labeled numeral I.

b)

the area labeled numeral II.

c)

the area labeled numeral III.

d)

the area labeled numeral IV.