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6th Grade - CBA #1 Review
Geography
What is geography?
Why is it important to study geography?
Five Themes
Define each of the following, in terms of world geography.
1. Location –
2. Region –
3. Movement –
4. Human-Environment Interaction –
5. Place –
Reading Maps
Define absolute location.
Give an example of absolute location.
Define relative location.
Give an example of relative location.
Define the following terms.
Latitude –
Longitude –
Equator –
Prime Meridian –
Hemisphere –
Continent –
Country –
State –
Mapping Tools
Describe the purpose of each of the following map tools.
Compass (or Compass Rose) –
Legend (or Map Key) –
Scale –
Map Tool Application
When giving a specific map coordinate, which part is given first? Explain why!
What unit of measure is used to describe latitude and longitude lines? Why do you
suppose we use THIS unit of measure?
What are the cardinal directions (Never Eat Soggy Waffles)?
What are the intermediate directions?
Why is a map legend, or key, ALWAYS necessary?
Explain how we can use the scale provided on a map. Give specific instructions.
Types of Maps
Describe each of the following types of maps and give an example for each.
Political Map –
Physical Map –
Thematic Map –
Culture
Define culture.
Explain how a place might affect a people’s culture. Give an example.
Define climate.
Explain how climate may affect where and how people live.
Types of Government
Define the following terms and given an example of each.
Limited government –
Unlimited government –
Democracy –
Monarchy –
Dictatorship –
Federalism –
The Governed
What does the word citizen mean?
Define the term immigrant.
How can immigrants obtain U.S. citizenship?
What are the civic responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
The Declaration of
Independence
Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?
When was The Declaration of Independence officially signed?
The Declaration of Independence is like a __________________ letter for England.
Define the following terms.
Self-evident –
Endowed –
Unalienable –
Liberty –
Secure –
Instituted –
Deriving –
Consent –
Destructive –
Alter –
Abolish –
Grievance –
The U.S. Constitution
Who wrote The Constitution of the United States?
When was The Constitution of the United States officially adopted?
The Constitution of the United States is like a _________________ for the U.S.
government.
Explain what is meant by the following terms.
We the People –
More perfect Union –
Justice –
Domestic Tranquility –
Common defence –
General Welfare –
Ourselves and our Posterity –
Ordain and establish –
Bill of Rights
Define the term amendment.
How many amendments make up The Bill of Rights?
In your own words, briefly explain each amendment of The Bill of Rights. Draw a
symbol to represent each.
1st Amendment –
2nd Amendment –
3rd Amendment –
4th Amendment –
5th Amendment –
6th Amendment –
7th Amendment –
8th Amendment –
9th Amendment –
10th Amendment –
What are the requirements to make changes to The U.S. Constitution?
Economy
Define the term economy.
Define the following terms and give an example of each.
Free Market Economy –
Free Enterprise System –
Traditional Economy –
Trade –
Scarcity –
Define the term Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
What is the United States’ GDP for 2014?
Which country had the highest GDP in 2014?
Which country had the lowest GDP in 2014?
What is the United States’ primary source of income?
On the Tree Map below, write very specific details about each type of economic system.
Economic Systems
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism