PencilGo

Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1VM62ZN-1TEA

Free printable
1.Why can map projections distort Earth?
2.How do checks and balances limit power?
3.What is a pull factor in migration?
4.What is specialization in economics?
5.Why do historians corroborate sources?
6.What is federalism?
7.What is opportunity cost?
8.What does supply and demand help determine?
9.How is absolute location expressed?
10.What is a push factor in migration?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Show answers for version 16
  1. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  2. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  3. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  4. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  5. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  6. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  7. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  8. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  9. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  10. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away

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.