1. Social Studies Final Exam Review

2. The global grid is made up of intersecting lines. This grid gives each place on planet Earth its own unique address, distinguished by coordinates. ie. 40ºN, 60ºW

3. Latitude lines measure distance North and South of the Equator

4. Latitude Lines measure distance north and south of the Equator

5. Longitude lines measure distance East and West of the Prime Meridian

6. Longitude Lines measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

7. Earth is tilted on its axis causing the seasons The seasons are opposite in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

8. Geography is the study of Earth and how people interact with the physical world.

9. 5 Themes of Geography…. Region, Place, Interaction, Movement and Location

10. It is important to choose the correct map! A political map offers very different information than a physical map.

11. Weather are the conditions that exist outside (rain, temperature, etc.) over a short period of time. Climate are the conditions that exist outside (rain, temperature, etc.) over a long period of time.

12. When looking at graphs be sure to look at ALL information first. What important info is missing here?

13. Coral Islands Tops of underwater mountains

14. Music, food, language, religion, dance, traditions, etc, make up culture. They shape how people live all over the world.

15. Natural resources are things that come from Earth that people use to their advantage. Know examples

16. A diversified economy is one that does not rely on any one product or industry for money. Make sure you can explain why a one resource economy is risky for a country.

17. Elevation/Location/Wind affect climate. How?

18. What region & landform is this?

19. The Aztecs 1) Fierce warriors 2) Forced others to pay tribute (tax) 3)Developed floating gardens The Incas 1) Used Quipus 2) Developed roads and bridges 3) Religious

20. Know why this map is important and who it involved.

21. Hernan Cortez defeated the Aztecs Francisco Pizarro defeated the Incas ????? defeated the Mayas

22. Europeans introduced guns, horses, and diseases which killed many natives.

23. Can you explain, with details, this picture?

24. The Middle Passage…

25. The scramble for Africa describes the rush for African land after it was weakened from hundreds of years of slavery.

26. Romans system of roads, law, architecture Greeks drama, science, recorded history

27. The Renaissance was a rebirth in learning and art. New ideas and philosophies about how to succeed in life changed how people lived there lives.

28. What time period in history is this chart referring to?

29. The Industrial Revolution changed the way goods were made. Unions were formed. Pollution and child labor began… Can you name 3 positives and 3 negatives of this revolution?

30. Textiles were the first products made during the Industrial Revolution.

31. A buried treasure can be found at 37°N 140°E

32. The Amazon loses hundreds of acres each year for timber and other products…..

33. Thousands of ships transport goods through our ports each year…..

34. New York and Florida belong to the Eastern Time Zone…..

35. Ponus Ridge Middle School is in Norwalk, CT…..

36. Any questions or clarifications? Study Study Study