Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Social Studies > Chapter One test 6th 1st Semester final > Flashcards

Chapter One test 6th 1st Semester final Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Praxis (5004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards Praxis (5904) - Elem. Ed: Three Subject Bundle - Social Studies flashcards Praxis (7004) - Elem. Ed: Social Studies flashcards
1
Q

What is geography?

A

The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the cardinal directions?

A

North South East West.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the intermeadite directions?

A

Northeast Southeast Southwest and Northwest.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is longituide

A

Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is Latituide

A

Latituide is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 5 themes of geography?

A

location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What happens during a solstice, and why?

A

The time of the year when the difference between the length of days and the length of nights is the largest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What happens during an equinox?

A

The day length in both hemishpheres is the same.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the U.S. time zones?

A

Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Why do we have seasons?

A

The earth’s spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Earth’s structure- know the layers.

A

Crust Mantle Core Outer Core.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Know what plate tectonics do.

A

explains how major land forms are created as a result of Earth’s subterranean movements.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What happens on a fault line?

A

Lots of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the difference in climate in weather?

A

Whereas weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, climate describes what the weather is like over a long period of time in a specific area.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the difference in a biome v ecosystem?

A

A biome is a different form of an ecosystem in which a large land area with a distinct climate and plants and animal species exist. The ecosystem is an interaction of the living and non- living components in an environment..

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why are the tropics called the low latitudes ?

A

The degress is acctually Low

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Why are the polar zones called the high latitudes?

A

The degrees is acctualy high.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Why are the temperate zones called the middle latitudes?

A

they are between the high and the low lats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is a renewable resource?

A

something that can be made again in a reasonable amount of time.

20
Q

What is a non-renewable resource?

A

Something that cannot be made again in a reasonable amount of time.

21
Q

What are fossil fuels?

A

Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil Feuls.

22
Q

What are the formulas for calculating birth and death rate?

A

number of births or deaths per 100 people

23
Q

What happens to the standard of living if the rate of population growth exceeds the growth of necessary resources like food and water?

A

It will decrease

24
Q

Some regions on Earth are warmer than others, because Earth’s surface is ____________, and different areas of the planet receive different amounts of _____________________.

A

rounded
Direct sunlight.

25
Q

Temperatures are cooler in areas with __________ altitudes.

A

higher

26
Q

_________________ language, laws, religion, values, food, clothing, etc.

A

Cultural Traits

27
Q

_______________ common cultural traits considered normal in a society

A

Cultural Norms

28
Q

_______________ a group of people with a shared culture who have organized themselves to meet their basic needs.

A

a socitey

29
Q

A social structure is a pattern of organized _______________ among groups of people within a _____________.

A

Relesionships scocity I think lol

30
Q

A social class is a group of people living in similar _____________ conditions.

A

living

31
Q

What are the two types of families ?

A

Nuclear and Extended

32
Q

What is standard of living ?

A

Someones level of comfort

33
Q

______________________ government policy or restriction that limits international trade.

A

a trade barrier

34
Q

______________________buying and selling that takes place within a country .

A

domestic trade

35
Q

______________________the removal of trade barriers.

A

free trade

36
Q

______________________ the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year.

A

Gross Domestic Product or GDP

37
Q

______________________ The exchange of goods and services.

A

Trade

38
Q

______________________coming from outside a country.

A

import

39
Q

______________________a tax on imports or exports.

A

A Tariff

40
Q

How do the seasons in different hemispheres affect trade?

A

In farming only some things grow in certain times of year so if something is growing in the southern hemisphere it’s probally not growing in the north affect where people buy from.

41
Q

What is the basic purpose of the government?

A

Governments provide the parameters for everyday behavior for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness.

42
Q

_____________________ is a set of basic rules and principles for organizing and running a government.

A

a constitution

43
Q

What is a limited government?

A

when the government has limited power.

44
Q

What is an unlimited government?

A

When the government has unlimited power.

45
Q

become a U.S. citizen, one must:
Be at least ____ years of age.
Must have been a __________To___________________________ for at least ______ years.
Must be of good ___________________________________.
Must know how to __________, ___________ and __________ English.

A

1 18
2 will be put in soon
3 will be put in soon
4 5
5 Charecter and moral
6 read
7 wright
8 speak

46
Q

What is the difference between history and prehistory?

A

pre history is the time before wrighting and history is when they began to wright stuff down.

47
Q

Is an account of an event written by someone who was not at the event a primary source, or secondary source?

A

Secondary

Social Studies (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions