This landmark is where the U.S. Constitution is interpreted and disagreements about it settled. Which of the following is the correct name and location of this landmark?
Supreme Court Building and Washington, D.C.
Empire State Building and New York City
Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor
The Liberty Bell and Philadelphia
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.02 MC)
In the 1800s, France constructed a large gift to the United States to celebrate 100 years of U.S. independence. This landmark serves as a symbol of freedom to people around the world. Which of the following is the correct name and location of this landmark?
Statue of Liberty in San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
Golden Gate Bridge in New York Harbor
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
Map of the United States that shows the National Population Chang by State 2000-2010. Loss- MI 0-5 percent ND, IA, IL, MS, LA, OH, WV, PA NY, ME, VT, MA, RI,CT NJ 5-15 percent CA, OR, WA, MT, WY, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, MN, MO, AR, IN, KY, TN, AL, NH, DE MD, DC, AK, HI 15 percent-25 percent ID, UT, AZ, CO, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC 25 percent+ NV
Public Domain
Which of the following is a true statement about the population of the United States between 2000 and 2010?
The population decreased in about half of the U.S states.
The population grew in only three U.S. states.
The population decreased in only one U.S. state.
The population decreased in at least three U.S. states.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
Map of the United States that shows the National Population Chang by State 2000-2010. Loss- MI 0-5 percent ND, IA, IL, MS, LA, OH, WV, PA NY, ME, VT, MA, RI,CT NJ 5-15 percent CA, OR, WA, MT, WY, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, MN, MO, AR, IN, KY, TN, AL, NH, DE MD, DC, AK, HI 15 percent-25 percent ID, UT, AZ, CO, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC 25 percent+ NV
Public Domain
Which of the following is a true statement about the population of the United States between 2000 and 2010?
The population increased in only three states.
The total population of the U.S. experienced growth.
The population decreased in most states.
The total population of the U.S. experienced a decrease.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 MC)
The Great Plains best describes which part of the United States?
The Midwest
The West
The Southeast
The Northeast
The Midwest
Question 1
Supreme Court Building and Washington, D.C.
Empire State Building and New York City
Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor
The Liberty Bell and Philadelphia
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.02 MC)
In the 1800s, France constructed a large gift to the United States to celebrate 100 years of U.S. independence. This landmark serves as a symbol of freedom to people around the world. Which of the following is the correct name and location of this landmark?
Statue of Liberty in San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
Golden Gate Bridge in New York Harbor
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
Map of the United States that shows the National Population Chang by State 2000-2010. Loss- MI 0-5 percent ND, IA, IL, MS, LA, OH, WV, PA NY, ME, VT, MA, RI,CT NJ 5-15 percent CA, OR, WA, MT, WY, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, MN, MO, AR, IN, KY, TN, AL, NH, DE MD, DC, AK, HI 15 percent-25 percent ID, UT, AZ, CO, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC 25 percent+ NV
Public Domain
Which of the following is a true statement about the population of the United States between 2000 and 2010?
The population decreased in about half of the U.S states.
The population grew in only three U.S. states.
The population decreased in only one U.S. state.
The population decreased in at least three U.S. states.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
Map of the United States that shows the National Population Chang by State 2000-2010. Loss- MI 0-5 percent ND, IA, IL, MS, LA, OH, WV, PA NY, ME, VT, MA, RI,CT NJ 5-15 percent CA, OR, WA, MT, WY, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, MN, MO, AR, IN, KY, TN, AL, NH, DE MD, DC, AK, HI 15 percent-25 percent ID, UT, AZ, CO, TX, FL, GA, SC, NC 25 percent+ NV
Public Domain
Which of the following is a true statement about the population of the United States between 2000 and 2010?
The population increased in only three states.
The total population of the U.S. experienced growth.
The population decreased in most states.
The total population of the U.S. experienced a decrease.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 MC)
The Great Plains best describes which part of the United States?
The Midwest
The West
The Southeast
The Northeast
Answer each question seperately
Question 1: Supreme Court Building and Washington, D.C.
Question 2: Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
Question 3: The population decreased in at least three U.S. states.
Question 4: The total population of the U.S. experienced growth.
Question 5: The Midwest
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 LC)
Use the map to answer the question:
A map of the U.S. is shown. The legend shows the states are outlined in grey lines. Country borders are identified with a dotted dark line. The red star indicates the state capital.
© 2011 Map Resources
Which of the following state capitals is east of Arkansas?
Olympia, Washington
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Boise, Idaho
Nashville, Tennessee
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 LC)
Map of United States labeled 1-50. Capitals listed as follows: 1-Dover, 2- Harrisburg, 3- Trenton, 4-Atlanta, 5- Harford, 6- Boston, 7- Annapolis, 8- Columbia, 9-Concord, 10-Richmond, 11-Albany, 12- Raleigh, 13- Providence, 14-Montpelier, 15- Frankfort, 16- Nashville, 17- Columbus, 18- Baton Rouge, 19- Indianapolis, 20- Jackson, 21- Springfield, 22- Montgomery, 23- Augusta, 24- Jefferson City, 25- Little Rock, 26- Lansing, 27- Tallahassee, 28- Austin, 29- Des Moines, 30-Madison, 31- Sacramento, 32- St. Paul, 33- Salem, 34- Topeka, 35- Charleston, 36- Carson City, 38- Denver, 39- Bismarck, 40- Pierre, 41- Helena, 42- Olympia, 43- Boise, 44- Cheyenne, 45- Salt Lake City, 46- Oklahoma City, 47- Santa Fe, 48- Phoenix, 49- Juneau, 50- Honolulu
© 2011 Map Resources
Identify the capital and state labeled #43 on the map above.
Boise, Idaho
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Olympia, Washington
Helena, Montana
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 LC)
Which of the following physical landmarks is found in Utah?
Lake Okeechobee
Great Salt Lake
Hudson River
Lake Erie
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.06 MC)
In the county Sarai lives in there is a local law prohibiting citizens from making too much noise at certain times of the day or night. People are not allowed to disturb the peace after 10 p.m. on a week night. Sarai is throwing a birthday party on Tuesday night. As a responsible citizen, she should
tell her neighbors she might be a little loud after 10 p.m. that night
have several different kinds of snacks and loud music regardless of the time
make sure her party is over by 10 p.m. or at least quiet
cancel her party because she will not be able to control the noise after 10 p.m.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.06 MC)
Zane is driving to work in the morning. He sees a sign with a schoolhouse on it and two flashing lights; below it is another sign that says “20 mph when flashing.” As a responsible citizen, Zane should
only slow down if he sees children there
slow down if the crossing guard is there
ignore the lights because he does not want to be late
slow down and watch for children
Answer each question seperately
Question 6: Nashville, Tennessee
Question 7: Boise, Idaho
Question 8: Great Salt Lake
Question 9: make sure her party is over by 10 p.m. or at least quiet
Question 10: slow down and watch for children
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.06 MC)
Imagine you are inline skating in a shopping plaza when a shop owner yells, “Hey kid, see that sign over there?” You look, and the sign says, “No Skating” with a picture of a skateboard underneath and the code for a local law. As a responsible citizen, what should you do?
Go to the other end of the plaza to inline skate. The shop owner will not be able to see you there.
Skate around the plaza twice more before you go home. Call your parents to complain about the shop owner.
Find somewhere else to inline skate. The sign is there because of a law and probably for safety reasons.
Ignore the shop owner. The shop owner was obviously grumpy, and you are not using a skateboard anyway.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.04 MC)
Use the following map to answer the question.
This is a map of the U.S. showing natural gas reserves. These reserves exist mostly in the Appalachian Mountains and the northern Rockies.
Public Domain
While still a limited resource, natural gas is an alternative to oil as an energy source. What area of the country would people most likely use natural gas as an alternative to oil?
Northeast
Pacific coast
South
Midwest
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.04 MC)
Use the following map to answer the question.
This is a map of the U.S. showing nuclear power plant sites. Sites are concentrated along the eastern seaboard, the Great lakes areas, and a few in Southern California.
Public Domain
Your family is seriously concerned about the possible dangers of nuclear power. Where is the best state for your family to move?
New York
Florida
Utah
Illinois
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.02 MC)
Which of the following correctly pairs a state with its cultural region?
Kansas—South
Maine—Midwest
California—West
Wisconsin—Northeast
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.02 MC)
Which state or province is matched correctly to its cultural region and country?
Arizona, Mexico Region, Mexico
Illinois, Midwest Region, United States
British Columbia, Northeast Region, United States
Saskatchewan, Atlantic Canada, Canada
Question 11: Find somewhere else to inline skate. The sign is there because of a law and probably for safety reasons.
Question 12: Northeast
Question 13: Florida
Question 14: California—West
Question 15: Illinois, Midwest Region, United States
Imagine you are inline skating in a shopping plaza when a shop owner yells, “Hey kid, see that sign over there?” You look, and the sign says, “No Skating” with a picture of a skateboard underneath and the code for a local law. As a responsible citizen, what should you do?
Go to the other end of the plaza to inline skate. The shop owner will not be able to see you there.
Skate around the plaza twice more before you go home. Call your parents to complain about the shop owner.
Find somewhere else to inline skate. The sign is there because of a law and probably for safety reasons.
Ignore the shop owner. The shop owner was obviously grumpy, and you are not using a skateboard anyway.
Find somewhere else to inline skate. The sign is there because of a law and probably for safety reasons.
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.02 MC)
Which pair contains places that are both part of the Caribbean cultural region of North America?
Mexico and Jamaica
Alabama and Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic and Haiti
Ontario and Cuba
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 MC)
An outline map of the U.S. is shown. The map key indicates that red dots mark the state capital locations.
© 2011 Map Resources
You begin traveling north from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Which of the following capital cities would you reach first?
Austin, Texas
Topeka, Kansas
Phoenix, Arizona
Denver, Colorado
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.05 LC)
A citizen is best defined as a person who
lives as a permanent resident in a country
was born in a country
is native or naturalized to a country
travels every part of a country
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.06 MC)
Luis is a citizen. He is contemplating not paying his taxes this year. Why should he pay his taxes?
He should pay his taxes because those taxes help pay for the paint he needs for his car.
He should pay his taxes because the money from taxes pays for new local businesses to open.
He should pay his taxes because, as a responsible citizen, he wants to help support the community.
He should pay his taxes so that he does not risk losing his citizenship in the United States.
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.06 MC)
Which statement best explains why citizens are required to pay taxes to the government?
If citizens do not pay taxes, they will lose their legal citizenship.
Citizens who pay taxes receive special benefits, such as free food.
Taxes help pay for the services government provides, such as education.
Taxes are paid back to the people evenly, helping spread money around.