1. Nebraska Social Studies Review Quarter 1

2. What are the goldenrod and cottonwood? a). State landmarks b). Prairie crops c). State Symbols d). National Landmarks

3. What is Nebraska’s state bird? a). American Robin b). Bald Eagle c). Northern Blue Jay d). Western Meadowlark

4. What is the main reason people study history? A. so they can judge the behavior of others B. so they can learn from the past C. to decide who was right D. to change someone’s opinion

5. What is an example of a secondary source? A. a family photograph B. a Native American headdress C. a grandmother’s journal D. a social studies textbook

6. What is an example of a primary source? A. a newspaper from 1920 B. a modern copy of an old school desk C. a film made today about pioneers D. a sculpture of a famous Nebraskan

7. Why is it important to look at different points of view when studying history? A. to decide who is deserving of an honor B. to be able to judge someone’s character C. to start a historical debate about an issue D. to get a more accurate picture of an event

8. Nebraska is on which continent? A. Australia B. Asia C. North America D. South America

9. What is used to find an exact location? A. latitude and longitude B. compass rose and landforms C. landmarks and temperature D. elevation and legend

10. Which one is a natural feature? A. bridge B. road C. soil D. house

11. Which region matches the following description: rocky coast, large seaports, green forests, and Rocky Mountains? A. West B. Midwest C. Southeast D. Northeast

12. Which region matches the following description: prairie, Great Plains, tornados, and blizzards? A. West B. Midwest C. Southeast D. Northeast

13. Which region matches the following description: copper mining, The Grand Canyon, deserts, dry and hot summers? A. West B. Midwest C. Southwest D. Northeast

14. Which natural resource is related to hydroelectricity, irrigation, and reservoirs? A. wind B. trees C. soil D. water

15. For which purpose are windmills used? A. To pump water B. To cool farms C. To make ice D. To change weather

16. Which Nebraska land region has a dark, rich soil? A. Sandhills B. Till Plains C. High Plains D. Badlands

17. Which one is a non-renewable resource? A. corn B. wind C. oil D. trees

18. Which resource/product is found in all four states? A. Copper B. livestock C. oil D. uranium

19. Which resource is found in New Mexico? A. Coal B. farming C. uranium D. manufacturing

20. A. Number 1 B. Number 2 C. Number 3 D. Number 4 Where are the Northern and Southern Hemisphere’s divided? 3 4 2 1

21. A. North America B. South America C. Africa D. Asia Which continent is located at number 3? 3 4 2 1

22. A. Colorado B. Iowa C. Kansas D. Missouri Which state is southwest of Nebraska?

23. Answers 1.C8. A15. B 2.D9. C16. C 3.B10. A17. B 4.D.11. B18. C 5.A12. C19. B 6.D13. D20. A 7.C14. A21. A