Social Studies Social Studies Grade 6 - 2014Grade 6 - 2014Final Assessment ReviewFinal Assessment Review

Key Terms to DefineKey Terms to Define

Eastern HemisphereEastern Hemisphere Area east of the Prime Meridian up to, but not including 180 Area east of the Prime Meridian up to, but not including 180

degrees line or the International Dateline degrees line or the International Dateline Western HemisphereWestern Hemisphere

Area west of the Prime Meridian up to, but not including 180 Area west of the Prime Meridian up to, but not including 180 degrees line or the International Datelinedegrees line or the International Dateline

Northern HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere Area north of the Equator to the North PoleArea north of the Equator to the North Pole

Tropic of CancerTropic of Cancer Imaginary latitude line at 23.5 degrees North, northern Imaginary latitude line at 23.5 degrees North, northern

boundary of the tropicsboundary of the tropics

Key Terms to DefineKey Terms to Define

Tropic of CapricornTropic of Capricorn Imaginary latitude line at 23.5 degrees South, southern Imaginary latitude line at 23.5 degrees South, southern

boundary of the tropicsboundary of the tropics International DatelineInternational Dateline

an imaginary line of longitude on the Earth's surface located at an imaginary line of longitude on the Earth's surface located at about 180 degrees east (or west) of the Greenwich Meridian. about 180 degrees east (or west) of the Greenwich Meridian.

It is shown as an uneven black vertical line in the Time Zone It is shown as an uneven black vertical line in the Time Zone Map above and marks the divide where the date changes by Map above and marks the divide where the date changes by one day. one day.

Geographic GridGeographic Grid a pattern of imaginary lines on a map that cross each other to a pattern of imaginary lines on a map that cross each other to

find an exact location find an exact location Compass RoseCompass Rose

A symbol showing directions on a map; usually the cardinal A symbol showing directions on a map; usually the cardinal directions, but sometimes the intermediate directionsdirections, but sometimes the intermediate directions

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Intermediate DirectionsIntermediate Directions Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, SouthwestNortheast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

Cardinal DirectionsCardinal Directions Main direction points; North, South, East, WestMain direction points; North, South, East, West

Altitude (elevation)Altitude (elevation) the height of an object or point in relation to sea the height of an object or point in relation to sea

level level Map KeyMap Key

Area on map which gives definitions/meanings to Area on map which gives definitions/meanings to symbols placed on the mapsymbols placed on the map

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Southern HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere Area located south of the Equator to South PoleArea located south of the Equator to South Pole

EquatorEquator Imaginary line located at 0 degrees; spot that measure how far Imaginary line located at 0 degrees; spot that measure how far

north or south an object or location is locatednorth or south an object or location is located What are the four continents that are a part of the What are the four continents that are a part of the

Eastern hemisphere?Eastern hemisphere? EuropeEurope AfricaAfrica AsiaAsia AustraliaAustralia

Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast

Climate/WeatherClimate/Weather Climate – the usual pattern of weather in an area Climate – the usual pattern of weather in an area

over a long period of time over a long period of time Weather – changes in temperature and precipitation Weather – changes in temperature and precipitation

over a short period of time over a short period of time Latitude and LongitudeLatitude and Longitude

Latitude – parallel lines measured in degrees north Latitude – parallel lines measured in degrees north and south of the Equator and south of the Equator

Longitude – imaginary lines measured east and Longitude – imaginary lines measured east and west of the Prime Meridian west of the Prime Meridian

Compare and ContrastCompare and Contrast

Physical map/Political mapPhysical map/Political map Physical Map – map which shoes features of the Physical Map – map which shoes features of the

Earth’s surface Earth’s surface Political Map – map which shows the boundaries of Political Map – map which shows the boundaries of

countries, cities, highways, etc. countries, cities, highways, etc. Peninsulas/Islands Peninsulas/Islands

Peninsula - land surrounded by water on all sides Peninsula - land surrounded by water on all sides but one but one

Island – body of land, smaller than a continent, Island – body of land, smaller than a continent, completely surrounded by water completely surrounded by water

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AborigineAborigine The name given t the original inhabitants of The name given t the original inhabitants of

AustraliaAustralia AfrikaansAfrikaans

Language spoken by many white South Africans; Language spoken by many white South Africans; based off the Dutch languagebased off the Dutch language

DesertificationDesertification Process in which grasslands are turned into desertsProcess in which grasslands are turned into deserts

HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics The character writing of Ancient EgyptThe character writing of Ancient Egypt

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MonarchyMonarchy Government controlled at the head by a king or Government controlled at the head by a king or

queenqueen Prime MeridianPrime Meridian

The meridian from which longitude is measured both The meridian from which longitude is measured both east and west; Measures 0 degreeseast and west; Measures 0 degrees

Passing through Greenwich, EnglandPassing through Greenwich, England CoralCoral

Sandy reefs which surround shallow lagoonsSandy reefs which surround shallow lagoons DeforestationDeforestation

Process of removing trees from forests or rain Process of removing trees from forests or rain forests to make farmlandforests to make farmland

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SteppesSteppes a large area of flat unforested grassland in a large area of flat unforested grassland in

southeastern Europe or Siberia.southeastern Europe or Siberia. DemocracyDemocracy

Government where the people elect Government where the people elect representatives to run the country or local arearepresentatives to run the country or local area

SahelSahel A region in West /Central Africa that forms a A region in West /Central Africa that forms a

changing climate zone between the north and changing climate zone between the north and humid savannas to the south humid savannas to the south

Rivers of the Rivers of the Eastern HemisphereEastern Hemisphere

Po RiverPo River Runs through ItalyRuns through Italy EuropeEurope

Danube RiverDanube River Runs Germany to the Runs Germany to the

Black SeaBlack Sea EuropeEurope

Seine RiverSeine River Runs through FranceRuns through France EuropeEurope

Yangtze RiverYangtze River Runs through ChinaRuns through China AsiaAsia

Indus RiverIndus River Runs through India and Runs through India and

PakistanPakistan AsiaAsia

Ganges RiverGanges River Runs through India and Runs through India and

BangladeshBangladesh AsiaAsia

Oceans/Mountain RangesOceans/Mountain Ranges

5 Major Oceans of 5 Major Oceans of the Worldthe World PacificPacific AtlanticAtlantic IndianIndian ArcticArctic Southern (north of Southern (north of

Antarctica)Antarctica)

4 Major Mountain 4 Major Mountain Ranges of Eastern Ranges of Eastern HemisphereHemisphere Atlas (Africa)Atlas (Africa) Alps (Europe)Alps (Europe) Himalayas (Asia)Himalayas (Asia) Balkans (E. Europe)Balkans (E. Europe)

Purposes of a UnionPurposes of a Union

There are 3 purposes of a unionThere are 3 purposes of a union To negotiate a fair wage for their workersTo negotiate a fair wage for their workers To keep their workers safe on their job sitesTo keep their workers safe on their job sites To ensure the security of their jobsTo ensure the security of their jobs

SurplusSurplus

What is a surplus? Why can it be a positive What is a surplus? Why can it be a positive thing? Why can it be a negative thing?thing? Why can it be a negative thing? Surplus: when you more than enough of something Surplus: when you more than enough of something

(i.e. crops)(i.e. crops) Positive – There enough for all people share and Positive – There enough for all people share and

take intake in Negative – They can drive the price down because Negative – They can drive the price down because

their too much of a supply and not enough of a their too much of a supply and not enough of a demanddemand Also, product could go to wasteAlso, product could go to waste

Word PlayWord Play

Word to best describe the physical Word to best describe the physical Geography of Africa.Geography of Africa. DiverseDiverse

Word that best describes the economies Word that best describes the economies of the countries of West Africa. of the countries of West Africa. WealthyWealthy

Miscellaneous QuestionsMiscellaneous Questions

What are the two most important parts What are the two most important parts (industries) of Africa’s economy?(industries) of Africa’s economy? Farming and MiningFarming and Mining

What are the two largest continents in terms of What are the two largest continents in terms of land size (or mass)?land size (or mass)? 11stst – Asia, 2 – Asia, 2ndnd - Africa - Africa

What sea lies North of the African Continent? What sea lies North of the African Continent? What sea lies Northeast if the African What sea lies Northeast if the African Continent?Continent? North - Mediterranean, Northeast – Red SeaNorth - Mediterranean, Northeast – Red Sea

Test FormatTest Format

Matching – 10 QuestionsMatching – 10 Questions Short Answers – 4 QuestionsShort Answers – 4 Questions True or False – 7 QuestionsTrue or False – 7 Questions

Must correct the false to receive creditMust correct the false to receive credit What Word Does Not Belong? – 5 What Word Does Not Belong? – 5

QuestionsQuestions Multiple Choice – 5 QuestionsMultiple Choice – 5 Questions Map Skills – 5 QuestionsMap Skills – 5 Questions