6th Grade CBA Review

Which imaginary line circles Earth at 0° latitude?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

Which line is located at 0° longitude?

• International Date Line

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

Geographers would use a grid system on maps to—

• reveal patterns of migration

• define the elevation of mountains

• determine the position of a location

• predict weather patterns

One economic reason many people move from rural to urban areas is—

• cultural events

• jobs

• city government

• local traditions

Which geographic factor most influences where people live?

• Availability of water

• Proximity to highways

• Shared cultural traditions

• Access to public transportation

In a limited government, what is limited?

• The power of leaders

• The rights of citizens

• The number of elections

• The influence of political parties

Why: Laws/constitutions restrict leaders. In many limited governments, individual rights are listed in a—

• constitution

• party platform

• federal code only

• declaration of independence

Which term describes the set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions that unify a group?

• Climate

• Culture

• Globalization

Which map feature helps you understand what symbols mean?

• Scale bar

• Compass rose

• Legend/key

• Grid

Match the government type to the feature.

• leaders face few/no legal limits

• Unlimited government

• framework that limits power

• Limited government

• leaders are restricted by laws

• Constitution

• laws apply to everyone

• Rule of law