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Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-36FOGO-17DN

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1.What is a pull factor in migration?
2.What is judicial review?
3.What is specialization in economics?
4.What is opportunity cost?
5.What principle divides power among government branches?
6.What is federalism?
7.Why can map projections distort Earth?
8.What is civic participation?
9.What is a push factor in migration?
10.What is the rule of law?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  2. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  3. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  4. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  5. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  6. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  7. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  8. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  9. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  10. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.