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Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-WN9Y9U-1I3S

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1.

What principle divides power among government branches?

2.

What is a push factor in migration?

3.

What is federalism?

4.

What is a pull factor in migration?

5.

What is specialization in economics?

6.

How do checks and balances limit power?

7.

Why can map projections distort Earth?

8.

Why do historians corroborate sources?

9.

What is judicial review?

10.

How is absolute location expressed?

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 principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  2. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  3. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  4. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  5. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  6. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  7. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  8. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  9. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  10. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude

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.