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Geography, History, Social Studies
6th
grade
Geography Map Skills unit test review
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Weathering is best defined as a process in which __________.
rocks and soil are pulled downhill by gravity
sediment and sand are carried away by gusts of wind
rocks are slowly broken down into sediment or soil
rocks are carved out along shorelines by waves and streams
- 2. Multiple Choice
Hills, plateaus, and canyons are all examples of __________.
mountains
bodies of water
landforms
straits
- 3. Multiple Choice
It is important to have supporting details when trying to make connections between past and present events.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Read the excerpts below and answer the question that follows.
Haiti
"I saw a lot of people crying for help, a lot of buildings collapsed, a lot of car damage, a lot of people without help, people bleeding."
He said he had seen a cinema, a supermarket, a cybercafe and an apartment building, all of which had crumbled in the quake.
Mr. Pedre said he could feel aftershocks every 15 to 20 minutes, lasting from three to five seconds each. The darkness, he said, was compounding the fear and worry people were feeling.
"There is no electricity, all the phone networks are down, so there's no way that people can get in touch with their family and friends," he said.
“Haiti quake witnesses speak of devastation.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 13 Jan. 2010. Web. 22 Jun. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8455735.stm
Chile
A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 214 people, the interior minister says.
The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas. Electricity, water and phone lines were cut.
Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that altogether two million people had been affected.
“Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 28 Feb. 2005. Web. 7 Jul. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm
Based on the excerpts above, what conclusions can we draw about the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti and Chile?
The earthquake in Chile was more destructive and caused more damage.
It will cost more money to repair damages in Haiti because more buildings were affected.
Both countries suffered damage to infrastructure and modes of communication, losing phone lines, electricity, and cable.
Although people were afraid in both countries, the damage was limited to buildings and infrastructure in both places.
- 5. Multiple Choice
In order to represent our three-dimensional Earth in a two-dimensional image, we must use a __________.
map projection
thematic map
compass rose
legend
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases is the best definition of the world map?
a set of lines of longitude and latitude
a tool that is used to estimate distances
a visual representation of the Earth’s surface
an image that displays the cardinal directions
- 7. Multiple Choice
Landforms are best defined as __________.
natural features and formations on the Earth’s surface
large bodies of saltwater that are connected to the ocean
pieces of land that are surrounded by water on three sides
large quantities of water on the Earth’s surface
- 8. Multiple Choice
Erosion is best defined as __________.
the process of rock and soil being carried away by natural forces
the process of rock being broken down by chemical changes
the process of rock being weakened slowly over time
the process of rock being broken down by extreme temperatures
- 9. Multiple Choice
Today, cholera is found in countries __________.
located along the Ring of Fire
with low economic and social development
with clean water supplies
that had outbreaks before the 19th century
- 10. Multiple Choice
How has global cooperation changed the way societies confront common issues?
Although poorer countries share knowledge, it is still difficult for wealthier countries to get the resources they need.
It has helped with environmental issues, but countries still work independently to solve social, political, and economic problems.
Little has changed because most common issues need to be solved by focusing on the specific needs of a population.
Countries can easily share information and solutions, and they often work together to solve common issues.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is a map projection?
a type of map that shows political boundaries
a type of map that shows elevation and slope
a way of displaying the 3-D Earth in a 2-D form
a tool for estimating distances on maps
- 12. Multiple Choice
Analyze the map and answer the question that follows.
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The map element circled on the map above is the __________.
compass rose
legend
scale
title
- 13. Multiple Choice
Straits, estuaries, and gulfs are all examples of __________.
landforms
rivers
valleys
bodies of water
- 14. Multiple Choice
In making connections between past and present events, which of the following steps should come before comparing and contrasting the details?
making connections
gathering supporting evidence
drawing conclusions
writing up the results
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.
Dr Snow took a sample of water from the pump, and, on examining it under a microscope, found that it contained "white, flocculent particles." By 7 September, he was convinced that these were the source of infection, and he took his findings to the Board of Guardians of St James's Parish, in whose parish the pump fell.
Though they were reluctant to believe him, they agreed to remove the pump handle as an experiment. When they did so, the spread of cholera dramatically stopped . . .
At the end of September the outbreak was all but over, with the death toll standing at 616 . . .
“Broad Street Pump Outbreak.” UCLA Department of Epidemiology. University of California, Los Angeles, School of Public Health. Web. 22 Jun. 2011. http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/broadstreetpump.html.
Based on the excerpt above, how could other societies use the information Dr. Snow discovered about cholera?
They would know that cholera, although dangerous, lasts only a few weeks.
They would know that cholera is dangerous and is caused by white, flocculent particles, but they would still have trouble limiting the spread of the disease.
Knowing that cholera is spread by air, they could take necessary precautions to ensure that infected people don’t come into contact with healthy people.
Knowing that cholera is spread by contaminated water, they could take necessary precautions to make sure they had clean water supplies.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a benefit of using a 2-D map instead of a globe?
2-D map is easier to copy than a globe.
2-D map is more accurate than a globe.
2-D map is simpler to use for navigation.
2-D map is more convenient to carry than a globe.
- 17. Multiple Choice
A map is best described as a tool that helps people understand their __________.
culture
economy
history
location
- 18. Multiple Choice
When grouped together, all of the world’s natural features and formations are called __________.
deltas
landforms
plateaus
plains
- 19. Multiple Choice
Cholera is a new disease, and very little is known about how to cure it.
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events is an example of global cooperation being used to solve common societal issues?
the 2010 earthquakes in Chile and Haiti that occurred a month apart
cholera epidemics in Zimbabwe today and in London in 1854
the donation of resources and funds from foreign countries to Zimbabwe to help fight cholera
the creation of new building codes in Chile after the 1960 earthquake
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about map projections is true?
They display the Earth’s surface perfectly.
They are 3-D representations of the Earth.
They can distort some of the Earth’s features.
They all display the Earth in the same way.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Analyze the map and answer the question that follows.
The map element circled on the map above is the __________.
compass rose
legend
scale
title
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