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A #SocialStudies #Geography Tools and Concepts Review
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Millions of years ago Pangaea, a huge landmass, split into
the seven seas
separate ocean floors
separate continents
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The basic social unit in any culture is
the family
the school
the government
3
Demographers use the "push-pull" theory to explain
where people farm
why people migrate
how people live
4
Socialism, communism, and capitalism are the three major
social structures
economic systems
systems of government
5
Seasons change because of the Earth's
atmosphere
rotation
tilt and orbit
6
The central government owns all property and controls citizen' lives in a
communist system
market economy
quaternary industry
7
What are the three of the five themes of Geography?
meridians, geography, and culture
location, place, and movement
parallels, longitude, latitude
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What are the Earth's major climate regions?
tropical, dry, moderate, continental, and polar
equator, rain forest, and grassland
summer, fall, spring, and winter
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Minerals, oils, and coal are examples of
renewable resources
manufactured resources
nonrenewable resources
10
Two important features of culture are
farming and natural resources
economy and industry
language and religion
11
Why are flat maps sometimes used instead of globes?
Globes are too inaccurate to show the Earth as it is
Globes are not the same shape as the earth
Globes are not detailed enough for all uses
12
Most of the Earth's population lives in
South America
Asia, Europe, and North America
Australia, Europe, and North America
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The World's population is increasing because
the birth and death rate are now equal
the Green Revolution failed
the food supply and medical care improved
14
Which three continents have a relatively small population
Australia, Africa, and South America
Asia, Europe, and North America
Africa, Asia, and North America
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Which of the following is true of a traditional economy?
Most of the businesses are privately owned
Economic decisions are made by the central government
buying and selling of goods depends on customs of the group
