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Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-XWGI7O-1QLB

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1.What is the rule of law?
2.What is a tariff?
3.How is absolute location expressed?
4.What is civic participation?
5.What is a pull factor in migration?
6.What does supply and demand help determine?
7.What is historical context?
8.What principle divides power among government branches?
9.Why can map projections distort Earth?
10.What is opportunity cost?

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 the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  2. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  3. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  4. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  5. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  6. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  7. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  8. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  9. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  10. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up

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.