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WorksheetsSocial Studies Unit 2 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
If you live near X, how would your life be different from people in other climates?
they need to build houses that are prepared for floods
they need to stay inside during hottest part of day
they would need to get food in winter from other places
they would need to wear light clothing to stay cool
Where did people most likely find materials for their homes in this region?
plains
mountains
desert
woodlands
How do people change the way they live in cold climates?
wear warm clothing
spend more time outdoors
plant more crops
eat more vegetables
Why do many people in Africa live near the equator?
rest of Africa is too windy
rest of Africa is too rainy
rest of Africa is too dry
rest of Africa is too cold
How would people in region Y live differently than in another climate?
they need to eat more plants
they need to conserve water more
they need to stay indoors more
they need to import more food
How might people living near Z live differently?
stay inside during hottest part of day
conserve water because it is very dry
need to get food from other places in winter
need to dress warmly all year
Based on the map, which climate makes up most of the land at the equator?
rainforest
desert
subtropical
mountains
What is the best description of a polar climate?
humid area with warm summers and hot winters
dry area with windy summers and humid winters
rainy area with hot summers and windy winters
icy area with cool summers and cold winters
Why do few people live in northern North America?
area is too dry much of the year
area is very cold much of the year
area is too windy much of the year
area is too rainy much of the year
People who live in cold climates like Alaska often wear
warm coats and boots
bright shirts and shorts
rain jackets and swimsuits
light clothing and sandals
Which of these physical features is most likely found near the equator?
frozen tundras
hot deserts
snow-covered mountains
tropical rainforests
In many tropical areas, houses are often built on stilts. Why?
to make them look taller
to keep them cooler
to be closer to the sun
to stay above flood water
Why do people often choose to live near physical features like rivers, lakes, or forests?
Because they are fun places to visit.
Because no one wants to live there.
Because these features can help meet their basic needs like food, water, and shelter
Because those areas always have warm weather.
Which is a reason people may not choose to live in the desert?
It is very hot and dry with little water.
There are many trees for building homes.
The land is good for farming.
There is unlimited access to water.
Most rivers begin in the mountains and end by flowing into________.
lakes and ponds
creeks
the ocean
other rivers
