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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-7NB9NS-1TEA

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1.

What is opportunity cost?

2.

What is a push factor in migration?

3.

How do checks and balances limit power?

4.

What is federalism?

5.

Why do historians corroborate sources?

6.

What does supply and demand help determine?

7.

What is civic participation?

8.

What is historical context?

9.

Why can map projections distort Earth?

10.

What is a tariff?

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 is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  2. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  3. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  4. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  5. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  6. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  7. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  8. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  9. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  10. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods

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.