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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1YY4GTA-1TEA

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1.How is absolute location expressed?
2.What is opportunity cost?
3.How do checks and balances limit power?
4.What is a pull factor in migration?
5.What is historical context?
6.What is a push factor in migration?
7.Why do historians corroborate sources?
8.What is the rule of law?
9.What is civic participation?
10.What is federalism?

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. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  2. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  3. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  4. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  5. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  6. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  7. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  8. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  9. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  10. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments

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.