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1 4th Grade U.S. Geography 2nd Nine Weeks Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 Use the picture to answer questions 1-2. What is the name of the line at 0 latitude? A line of longitude C meridian B equator D prime meridian 2 The equator divides Earth into two A meridians. C latitudes. B equations. D hemispheres. 1

2 3 Use the map below to answer questions 3 and 4. Which region of the United States is closest to the Pacific Ocean? A The West C The South B The Midwest D The East 4 Which region does not share a border with Canada? A The East C The South B The Midwest D The West 2

3 5 Use the map below to answer questions 5 and 6. Which New England states are on the coast? A New York and Vermont C Maine and Massachusetts B New York and Pennsylvania D Pennsylvania and Vermont 6 Which state contains the Adirondack Mountains? A New York C Pennsylvania B New Jersey D Maine 7 Name the branch of government responsible for carrying out the nation s laws is the A executive. C legislative. B judicial. D electoral college. 8 The branch of government that is responsible for making the nation s laws is the A executive. C legislative. B judicial. D electoral college. 9 The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government? A executive C legislative B judicial D electoral college 3

4 10 U.S. Senators are members of which branch of government? A executive C judicial B legislative D electoral college 11 The writers of the Constitution made sure no one branch government could become too powerful by A making the President the leader of all three branches of government. B creating a system of checks and balances. C creating political parties. D appointing the leader of each branch for life. 12 Why was the creation of the United States Constitution important? A It stated how taxes should be spent. B It made the United States an official nation. C It elected leaders of the federal government. D It set up a plan for the nation s government. 13 Use the boxed information below to answer question 13. Before an election, most candidates carry out campaigns. What does the term candidates mean in the sentence above? A people who run for office in elections B methods used to record election votes C activities to get people to vote D people who work for no pay 14 Name the system of government in which every citizen is allowed to participate. A democracy C judicial B communist D legislative 15 Which of the following is the head of the executive branch of government? A Congress C Supreme Court B the President D House of Representatives 16 Name the form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the citizens. A republic C constitutional B federal D free enterprise 17 What role do producers play in the economy? A They buy goods and services from other businesses. B They make goods or products to sell for a profit. C They control the shipment of goods from one place to another. D They decide what items of value can be used as money. 4

5 18 A jury is a panel of citizens who A vote for the next Supreme Court Justice. B make a decision in a court of law. C appoint the city council. D create new laws. 19 The money a business has left over after all the costs of the business are paid is the A profit. C debt. B supply. D interest. 20 How did people barter to get the things they needed? A They used money to buy goods and services. B They developed skills to make things for themselves. C They traded goods and services they had for those they needed. D They used valuable objects instead of money to buy things they needed. 21 In a free enterprise economy, a business operates on what system? A barter for services C exchange of goods for shells B supply and demand D opportunity cost. 22 Which is an example of a market economy? A A person is told to whom to sell his or her products at a market. B A person decides to grow their own products and sell them at a market. C The government decides what type of products can be produced. D The government decides how much can be produced. 23 What does it mean that the demand for a product is high? A The product is expensive. B Many businesses sell the product. C The product is made in factories. D Many people want to buy the product. 24 A consumer can best be described as A a person who supplies products or services.. B an economists. C a person who buys goods or services. D an export company. 25 Which might be the result of scarcity? A There are plenty of oranges to make orange juice. B Oranges become more expensive. C Oranges become cheaper. D Oranges don t taste flavorful and juicy. 5

6 ID: A 4th Grade U.S. Geography 2nd Nine Weeks Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 8 ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 9 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 10 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 11 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 12 ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 13 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 14 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 15 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 16 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 17 ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.2.E 19 ANS: A PTS: 1 STA: ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: ANS: D PTS: 1 STA: ANS: C PTS: 1 STA: ANS: B PTS: 1 STA: 1.4 1

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