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WorksheetsUnit 1&2 Cumulative Social Studies Study Guide
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What continents are included in the Western Hemisphere?
A) Africa & Europe
B) North & South America
C) Asia & Australia
D) Antarctica
Which continents are part of the Eastern Hemisphere?
North & South America
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia
Antarctica & Australia
North America & Europe
The Northern Hemisphere includes everything north of the _________?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
Arctic Circle
The Southern Hemisphere includes everything south of the _________
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
What does the Equator (0° latitude) divide?
A) Eastern & Western Hemispheres
B) Northern & Southern Hemispheres
C) North & South America
D) Africa & Asia
What does the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) divide?
Northern & Southern Hemispheres
Eastern & Western Hemispheres
North & South America
Europe & Asia
Which type of map shows landforms such as mountains, rivers, and coasts?
Political Map
Physical Map
Population Density Map
Climate Map
Which type of map shows borders, countries, and cities?
Physical Map
Political Map
Population Density Map
Climate Map
What does a Thematic Map show?
A Thematic Map shows data like climate, population, precipitation or resources.
A Thematic Map shows only the boundaries of countries and states.
A Thematic Map shows the physical features like mountains and rivers.
A Thematic Map shows only the locations of cities and roads.
What does a Population Distribution Map show?
A Population Distribution Map shows where people live.
A Population Distribution Map shows the types of crops grown in an area.
A Population Distribution Map shows the weather patterns of a region.
A Population Distribution Map shows the height of mountains.
Which map element shows directions?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
Which map element explains map symbols?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
Which map element tells the subject of the map?
Compass Rose
Legend/Key
Title
0° Latitude is called the ________ and divides North/South.
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
0° Longitude is called the ________ and divides East/West.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
Which holidays are celebrated in Christianity?
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Hanukkah, Passover.
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr.
Which holidays are celebrated in Judaism?
Yom Kippur, Hanukkah.
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr.
Which holiday is celebrated in Hinduism?
Diwali.
Christmas.
Eid al-Fitr.
Hanukkah.
Which holidays are celebrated in Islam?
Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr.
Christmas, Easter.
Diwali, Holi.
Hanukkah, Passover.
What does polytheistic mean?
Belief in more than one god.
Belief in only one god.
Belief in no gods.
Belief in spirits only.
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in one god.
Belief in many gods.
Belief in no gods.
Belief in nature spirits.
What is religion?
A system of beliefs, values, and practices based on faith/spiritual leaders.
A type of government system.
A scientific theory about the universe.
A form of physical exercise.
Which climate zone is cold year-round with little precipitation?
Polar.
Tropical.
Desert.
Temperate.
Which climate zone has moderate climate and 4 seasons?
Temperate.
Tropical.
Polar.
Desert.
Which climate zone is hot with high rainfall?
Tropical.
Desert.
Polar.
Temperate.
Which climate zone can be hot and is very dry?
Desert.
Rainforest.
Tundra.
Savanna.
What do population pyramids show?
Age and gender distribution.
Economic growth rates.
Annual rainfall patterns.
Types of soil found in a region.
Which of the following is a positive impact of multiculturalism?
Discrimination
Language barriers
Trying new foods
None of the above
Which of the following is a negative impact of multiculturalism?
Learning different perspectives
Discrimination
Trying new foods
None of the above
What does the largest group in a population pyramid represent?
The widest bar. Which IS 0-4
The oldest age group
The smallest bar.
The top of the pyramid.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the second largest ocean in the world?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
What is the largest continent (landmass) in the world?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Australia
What continent is located at 60°N, 90°W?
North America
Europe
Asia
Australia
What country is located at 30°S, 120°E?
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
Indonesia
If you travel from Europe to South America, in which direction are you traveling?
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
What does the acronym HAGGERS stand for in relation to culture traits?
HAGGERS stands for History, Aesthetics, Government, Geography, Economy, Religion, and Society.
HAGGERS stands for Health, Agriculture, Government, Geography, Education, Recreation, and Science.
HAGGERS stands for Heritage, Architecture, Government, Geography, Environment, Religion, and Sports.
HAGGERS stands for History, Agriculture, Government, Geography, Economy, Recreation, and Science.
What is this an example of?
compass rose
physical map
map grid
map key
What climate zone is the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Which climate zone is represented by the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.
tropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
warm front
