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Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-XR8D1Q-1I3S

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1.What is the rule of law?
2.What principle divides power among government branches?
3.What is a pull factor in migration?
4.Why do historians corroborate sources?
5.What is federalism?
6.Why can map projections distort Earth?
7.What is specialization in economics?
8.What is historical context?
9.What is opportunity cost?
10.What is a tariff?

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  1. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  2. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  3. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  4. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  5. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  6. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  7. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  8. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  9. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  10. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods

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.