2nd 9 Weeks Midpoint Review

What is the primary function of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the map's scale

• To indicate the map's direction

• To explain the map's symbols

• To provide a legend

Select the TWO human processes that can harm the environment.

• Leaving your lunch trash in the park

• Dumping chemicals in creeks

• Planting new plants when others have been destroyed

• Building homes

• Recycling

Which landform is found in a climate that gets very little rain?

• Desert

• Forest

• Island

• Lake

What is timber?

• Wood

• Water

• Sand

• Air

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. _______ is a natural resource found in forests.

What is the primary purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To provide a compass rose

• To indicate the map's orientation

Oñate explored only in New Mexico.

• True

• False

Which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

What document did the American colonists write in 1776?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Pledge of Allegiance

What document did the American colonists write in 1776 and why did they write this document?