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Social Studies Review

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1KHAFTP-1U04

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1.

What does a scale on a map show?

2.

What is an economy?

3.

What is a region?

4.

What are the three branches of U.S. government?

5.

What is a democracy?

6.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

7.

Why do people pay taxes?

8.

Why were rivers important to early settlements?

9.

What is an import?

10.

What is cultural diffusion?

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. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  3. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  4. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  5. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders
  6. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  7. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  8. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  9. What is an import?A good brought into a country
  10. What is cultural diffusion?The spread of ideas and customs between groups

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.