Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 15
Grade 5 social studies review matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Social Studies Review
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-16OYGKF-K40N
1.Why can map projections distort Earth?
2.What is a pull factor in migration?
3.What is federalism?
4.How is absolute location expressed?
5.What is a tariff?
6.How do checks and balances limit power?
7.Why do historians corroborate sources?
8.What is civic participation?
9.What is opportunity cost?
10.What is the rule of law?
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.
Show answers for version 15
- Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
- What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
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.