6th Grade Social Studies Final

Question 1

Eastern Hemisphere

Answer 1

east of the prime meridian

Question 2

Cardinal Directions

Answer 2

north, south, east, west

Question 3

Western Hemisphere

Answer 3

west of the prime meridian

Question 4

Tropic of Cancer

Answer 4

23 and 1/2 degrees north

Question 5

Tropic of Capricorn

Answer 5

23 and 1/2 degrees south

Question 6

Compass Rose

Answer 6

a symbol printed on a map to show directions

Question 7

Altitude

Answer 7

the height of land above sea level

Question 8

Geographic Grid

Answer 8

a pattern of lines that cross each other as latitude and longitude. The lines cross each other to find exact location on the map.

Question 9

International Dateline

Answer 9

an imaginary line drawn north and south through the Pacific Ocean

Question 10

Northern Hempisphere

Answer 10

north of the equator

Question 11

Climate

Answer 11

usual pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time

Question 12

Latitude

Answer 12

imaginary line measured in degrees north and south of the equator

Question 13

Physical Map

Answer 13

shows physical features

Question 14

Peninsula

Answer 14

land surrounded by water on all sides but 1

Question 15

Weather

Answer 15

changes in temperature and precipitation over a short period of time

Question 16

Longitude

Answer 16

imaginary line measured in degrees east and west of the prime meridian

Question 17

Political Map

Answer 17

shows boundaries of countries, cities and highways

Question 18

Island

Answer 18

body of land completely surrounded by water

Question 19

Aborigine

Answer 19

inhabitant of Australia

Question 20

Desertification

Answer 20

process in which grasslands become deserts over time

Question 21

Monarchy

Answer 21

a government headed by a king or queen

Question 22

Coral Reefs

Answer 22

sandy reefs which surround shallow lagoons

Question 23

Afrikaans

Answer 23

language spoken by most South Africans

Question 24

Hieroglyphics

Answer 24

picture writing of ancient Egyptians

Question 25

Describe the geography of Africa.

Answer 25

The geography of Africa is diverse.

Question 26

Describe the economies of the countries in Western Africa.

Answer 26

wealthy

Question 27

Where is Africa in relation to Europe?

Answer 27

South of Europe

Question 28

What are important industries for many African economies?

Answer 28

Farming and Tourism

Question 29

How large is the land mass of Africa?

Answer 29

Africa is the 3rd largest continent in land mass.

Question 30

Intermediate Directions

Answer 30

northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest

Question 31

Northern Hempisphere

Answer 31

north of the equator