Social studies 2 Flashcards

1
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The study of the Earth’s physical and cultural features is know as?

A

Geography

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2
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Define resources.

A

Materials found in earth that people need and value.

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3
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Which continent has no government, population?

A

Antarctic

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4
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Define environment.

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All living and nonliving things that affect life in an area.

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5
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T or F: GRAPES stands for Geology, Religion, Politics, Economics, Social Structure

A

f

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6
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Define climate.

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The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.

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7
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What is a secondary source?

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An account or evidence from somebody who learned a lot about the event (secondhand)

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8
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A society with cities, central government, jobs, social classes, art ,writing is

A

Civilization

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9
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T or F : The Amazon river is the longest river in the world.

A

f

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10
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What are some types of features that can identify a region?

A

All of the above

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11
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What is the deepest part of the ocean? Where is it located?

A

Mariana Trench, Pacific

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12
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GRAPES of Shang Dynasty

What was their religion/beliefs?

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Shang Di Ancestor God, oracle bones

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13
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Imaginary line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

A

Prime Meridian

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14
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What does Religion deal with?

A

All of the above

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15
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A design on a map shows directions

A

Cardinal Directions

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16
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What is a primary source?

A

An account or evidence from the time period being studied

17
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What is an artifact?

A

A manmade object of historical interest

18
Q

An example of Achievement

A

Contributions

19
Q

What is the smallest ocean?

A

Arctic

20
Q

Define landforms.

A

The natural features of the land’s surface.

21
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What are the two main branches of geography?

A

physical and human