Social Studies Ch 1 Study Guide

Looking for studying materials to review with your 3rd grader one last time tonight? Here's the SS study guide we completed in class in case anyone misplaced it! :)

Social Studies Chapter 1 Study Guide

1. What state borders California to the North? ________________________

2.  What 2 places border California to the East? ______________________

3. What country borders California to the South? _____________________

4. How many regions are there in California? What are they called? _______________________________________________________

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Vocabulary: Study the definition for each of these words.

                       

      
A. intermediate directions

B. coastal plain

C. transportation

D. climate

E. population

F. plateau

G. human-made features

H. border

13. What 2 natural resources are new communities built by? __________and_____________

14. What region are most of California’s farms in? __________________________

15. What is a desert? ___________________________________

16. What is trading? _____________________________________

17. What is a mountain range? _____________________________

18. What is an area where you will find many skyscrapers, homes, and businesses close to one another called? _____________________________________

19. How does a landform map show where mountains, plains, valleys, or hills can be found? ___________________________________________________

20. Are natural resources evenly spread out in California? Yes / No

21. On what continent is your community located? ________________________________

22. The letters NE on the compass rose are between _______________and_____________

23. What are bridges and buildings examples of? __________________________________

24. What is the first thing people usually build in a new settlement? _____________________

25. Name 2 cities that are an example of an urban area. _____________________________

26. Name 1 city in California’s desert region?________________________________

Use complete sentences to answer the questions.

1. In what region do most Californians live? Name 2 reasons why more people want to live there.

2. Name a physical feature in California and describe how it affects the climate of that area.

3. Pick one of the following (a school / a park) and give 2 examples of how it can help a community  grow.

4. Name the ocean next to California and describe 3 ways Californians make use of this ocean.

Happy Studying!