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2nd 9 Weeks SS Midpoint Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a compass rose on a map?

a)

To show the map's scale

b)

To indicate the map's direction

c)

To explain the map's symbols

d)

To provide a legend

2.

Select the TWO human processes that can harm the environment.

a)

Leaving your lunch trash in the park

b)

Dumping chemicals in creeks

c)

Planting new plants when others have been destroyed

d)

Building homes

e)

Recycling

3.

Which landform is found in a climate that gets very little rain?

a)

Desert

b)

Forest

c)

Island

d)

Lake

4.

What is timber?

a)

Wood

b)

Water

c)

Sand

d)

Air

5.

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. (a)   is a natural resource found in forests.

6.

What is the primary purpose of a map legend?

a)

To show the scale of the map

b)

To explain the symbols used on the map

c)

To provide a compass rose

d)

To indicate the map's orientation

7.

Oñate explored only in New Mexico.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Constitution

d)

Federalist Papers

9.

What document did the American colonists write in 1776?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Pledge of Allegiance

10.

What document did the American colonists write in 1776 and why did they write this document?

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11.

What document is important for protecting the freedoms American citizens have?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Federalist Papers

12.

Start at the fire department. Go east. Where are you?

a)

Park

b)

Post Office

c)

Grocery Store

d)

School

13.

A sod house is an example of how people use natural resources to —

a)

earn a living

b)

create a business

c)

adapt to the environment

d)

survive in their community

14.

Which river on the map is located on the southern border of Texas?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

None of the above

15.

How many feet is it between the post office to the library?

a)

less than 1,000 feet

b)

about 2,000 feet

c)

more than 3,000 feet

d)

about 4,000 feet

16.

Which industry does Colorado and Texas have in common?

a)

Airports

b)

Farms

c)

Mines

d)

Ranches

17.

Look at the map. How did building the road change the landscape of the community?

a)

Trees were planted in the town.

b)

A bridge was built over the river.

c)

The pool was placed near the park.

d)

All of the above.

18.

What can you tell about the northern part of Texas?

a)

It has a lot of hurricanes.

b)

It has a lot of tornadoes.

c)

It has a lot of floods.

d)

It has all of the natural disasters.

19.

Juan de Oñate was an explorer who traveled in Texas. This map shows where he went in 1598. Which of these statements is true based on the map?

a)

Oñate explored all of Texas.

b)

Oñate explored only in Texas.

c)

Oñate explored a very small part of Texas.

d)

Oñate explored only in New Mexico.

20.

Which author wrote these stories above about their culture?

a)

Kadir Nelson

b)

Tomie dePaola

c)

Carmen Garza

d)

Laura Ingalls Wilder

21.

Which of the following is one similar way people in both communities adapt to the climate?

a)

Sleep Outdoors

b)

Cut down trees

c)

Swim in the lakes

d)

Heating homes wear thick clothing

22.

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

To outline the structure of the government

b)

To declare freedom from British rule

c)

To establish the Bill of Rights

d)

To create a new constitution

23.

Which of the following is a natural resource used for building houses?

a)

Plastic

b)

Steel

c)

Wood

d)

Glass

24.

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

a)

It outlines the powers of the government

b)

It lists the first ten amendments to the Constitution

c)

It declares independence from Britain

d)

It establishes the judicial system

25.

Which of the following is a way people adapt to living in a desert climate?

a)

Building houses with thick walls

b)

Planting dense forests

c)

Constructing large lakes

d)

Wearing heavy coats