Assessment 2
Social Studies
Grade 6
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Student name:
Class:
1. Write the names of the continents and oceans next to the correct letter in the table.
K
E
D
F
J
B
C
H
I
G
L
A
Letter
Name of the continent/ocean
Letter
A
H
B
I
C
J
D
K
E
L
Name of the continent/ocean
G
(12 marks)
Asia
Africa
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
North America
Australia
Pacific Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
South America
Antarctica
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
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2. Fill in the blanks taking the words from the box.
Compass
graphical
continents
cartographers
(8 marks)
water
Orientation
oceans
landmass
a) Our earth is made up of large land masses known as …………………………… and
water bodies known as ………………………………….
b) According to Plate Tectonic theory, millions of years ago there was one large
……………….
c) Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered by …………………………….
d) A map is a ……………………………………… representation to describe spatial
relationships of selected features of a place.
e) Mapmakers are called …………………………………………..
f) ………………………………….. refers to the presence of a compass rose or simply
an arrow indicating directions on the map.
g) A …………………………………… is a device that indicates direction and is one of
the most important instruments for navigation.
3. (a) Write the type of maps shown below (thematic or reference).
Spread of world rain forests
(2 marks)
Geographical features of Egypt
……………………………
………………………………..
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3. (b) State two differences between thematic maps and reference maps. (4 marks)
Thematic maps
Reference maps
1.
1.
2.
2.
4. Identify the map parts numbered 1-4.
(4 marks)
4
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________
1
3
4.____________________
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5. Complete the following compass rose by filling in the boxes with cardinal and
intermediate points.
(10 marks)
(a) What are the cardinal points?
…………………………………………………
…………………………………………………
(b) What are the intermediate points?
…………………………………………………
…………………………………………………
(c) Why does the needle on a compass point to the North? (1 mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) Ali wants to travel to different islands in Haa Alif atoll. Describe how Ali can make
use of a compass when traveling within Haa Alif Atoll. (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(e) Given below is the map of Haa Alif Atoll. Use the compass rose to answer the
questions.
(i) Label the compass rose on the map.
(ii) Write north, south, east, or west to complete the sentences. (6 marks)
(a) Ihavandhoo is ……………………… of Thuraakunu.
(b) Thakandhoo is ……………………. of Baarah.
(c) Hoarafushi is…………………………. of Kela.
(d) Maarandhoo is ……………………… of Molhadhoo.
(e) Uligan is ……………………. of Filladhoo.
6. Study the map of a park below. Then complete the table as instructed. (4 marks)
(a) Name the location of the
places on the map by giving
coordinates in the table. The play
area is done as an example.
Bridge:
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8. Label the countries marked 1-14 in the table below. Use the hints given. (14 marks)
9
3
2
10
14
11
15
8
6
7
13
5
1
4
12
Use the countries from the list given in the box below.
1
8
2
9
3
10
4
11
5
12
6
13
7
14
Philippines
Malaysia
Canada
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
India
Australia
Russia
Finland
United States of America
China
5
Sri Lanka
Libya
Pakistan
Japan
Brazil
Indonesia