Present-Day Eastern Hemisphere: Regions, Scale & Population — Drills · Grade 6 Social Studies
Chapter: Geography & the Tools of HistoryWhat these drills covers
By the end of Present-Day Eastern Hemisphere: Regions, Scale & Population you should be able to:
- I can explain present-day eastern hemisphere: regions, scale & population with accurate places, periods and defined terms.
- I can distinguish a supported observation from an inference in the supplied evidence case.
- I can justify a comparison or conclusion and explain a meaningful limit.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: region, climate, population density, land use, resource.
Problem 1
Can one country belong to several analytical regions?
Answer and explanation
Yes. The answer depends on the selected characteristics and purpose.
Yes. The answer depends on the selected characteristics and purpose.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 2
Can a small dense country have fewer people than a large sparse country?
Answer and explanation
Yes. Total population also depends on area.
Yes. Total population also depends on area.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 3
Does a country average describe every district?
Answer and explanation
No. Local distributions and conditions vary.
No. Local distributions and conditions vary.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 4
Can modern borders be copied onto an ancient empire as exact boundaries?
Answer and explanation
No. Use dated evidence and label the difference.
No. Use dated evidence and label the difference.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.