Themes and Patterns in Society (Gallopade Unit 1)

Which possible conflict scenario would be resolved by this change:

The countries involve a neutral third party or find a compromise between what they both want.

• A group of students cannot decide what country to choose for their Social Studies project.

• Two countries cannot agree on a fair trade for their goods and services.

• Great Britain imposes high taxes on tea.

Read each statement or example and determine whether it belongs to a learned culture, diverse culture, or exchanged culture.

Groups:

(a) Learned

,

(b) Diverse

,

(c) Exchanged

• babies learn language

• social media lets people share their culture

• Different cultures celebrate unique holidays and festivals.

• Children adopt eating habits and food preferences from their culture.

• Immigrants bring cooking traditions to new countries and enrich the local food choices.

• people dress differently

Which is an example where trading could be beneficial?

• getting someone else’s clothes

• giving away one's recipes to someone else

• trading books one has read for new ones

The formation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to insure bank deposits in the event of economic collapse is an example of ​ (a)   development and governance.

• economic
• social
• technological

The creation of traffic laws and safety regulations for automobiles as a response to the invention of the car is an example of ​ (a)   development and governance.

• technological
• social
• economic

Match each statement with the correct human-environmental interaction.

• Modification

• Clearing forests to build homes and cities.

• Adaptation

• People moving to a new area due to a lack of water in their original home.

• Migration

• Wearing heavy clothes and using heating during winter instead of moving to a warmer climate.

Which answer is NOT a main economic activity in Georgia?

• hiking

• fishing

• skydiving

• kayaking

How does Georgia benefit economically from its location and natural resources?

• The state’s mountains are home to ski resorts that attract winter tourists.

• Georgia’s farmland and forests support agriculture and the lumber industry.

• Georgia’s desert climate helps it grow unique crops.

• The state relies mostly on imported goods rather than natural resources.

Which answer is NOT a common reason for why people decide to migrate?

• natural disasters

• food and entertainment

• economic opportunity

Read each effect statement and determine the cause of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services by matching it to location, customs and beliefs, or laws.

• Location

• In Switzerland, strict regulations on chocolate quality have established the country as a top producer of premium chocolate.

• Customs and Beliefs

• Due to the vast wheat fields, the central plains in the United States have become a significant area for bread production.

• Laws

• Fasting during the month of Ramadan in Islamic cultures leads to increased consumption of dates and water at sunset.