Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 2
Grade 5 social studies review matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Social Studies Review
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-3UCORT-K40N
1.How is absolute location expressed?
2.How do checks and balances limit power?
3.What is a push factor in migration?
4.Why do historians corroborate sources?
5.What is federalism?
6.Why can map projections distort Earth?
7.What is a tariff?
8.What is historical context?
9.What is opportunity cost?
10.What is specialization in economics?
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 2
- How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
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.