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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1RBE1F5-1673

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1.

What does a scale on a map show?

2.

Why do people pay taxes?

3.

What does chronological order mean?

4.

What is an economy?

5.

What is a region?

6.

What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

7.

What is a constitution?

8.

What is a primary source?

9.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

10.

What is an import?

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.

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  1. What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance
  2. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  3. What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
  4. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  5. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  6. What line divides Northern and Southern Hemispheres?The Equator
  7. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  8. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  9. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  10. What is an import?A good brought into a country

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.